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DenChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Valley, Hill

Pronunciation: DEN

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Name
Den
Meaning
Valley, Hill
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
DEN
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Den mean?

Den is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Valley". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: DEN. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Δέν

not, denial

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

DEN

IPA

dəˈn

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Den is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Valley. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

RedBrown

Lucky Stone

Onyx

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: People with the life path number 5 are adventurous, resourceful, and adaptable. They thrive in new environments and experiences, and they are natural problem solvers.

Personality

Personality Traits

FaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A place of refuge and growth

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Den, while rooted in Greek origins, has strong connections to Judeo-Christian tradition due to its presence in the Bible. It is a reminder of the rich history and depth of the Christian faith, as well as its connections to ancient cultures and traditions.
The name Den holds spiritual significance as it is rooted in biblical history and symbolism. It is a reminder of the journey and the valleys or hills that we must navigate in our own faith walk. The name Den also holds a deeper meaning for those named Dan or Dionysius, reminding them of their unique connections to both the Jewish and Greek traditions.

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Den

valley, deep place

🇮🇱Hebrew

דן

judge, discern

🇬🇷Greek

Δέν

not, denial

🇮🇹Latin

Denus

hill, high place

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