Daunte
Italian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Daunte
The name Daunte is a modern American variant of Dante, which is derived from the Latin name Durante meaning "enduring" or "steadfast." It is primarily used in African American and Italian-American cultures, with historical roots in medieval Italy through the poet Dante Alighieri, but no specific religious association.
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Etymology
The name Daunte is a modern American variant of Dante, which is derived from the Latin name Durante meaning "enduring" or "steadfast." It is primarily used in African American and Italian-American cultures, with historical roots in medieval Italy through the poet Dante Alighieri, but no specific religious association.
Daunte currently ranks #12,464 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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