Danna
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Danna
Danna is a feminine name meaning "judged" or "God is my judge," derived from the Hebrew name Dinah with Danish and Scandinavian linguistic influence.
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Etymology
Danna is a feminine name meaning "judged" or "God is my judge," derived from the Hebrew name Dinah with Danish and Scandinavian linguistic influence. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian, English-speaking, and Jewish communities, with historical roots in both biblical tradition and modern Nordic naming practices.
Danna currently ranks #394 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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