Dayana
Spanish (Latin American) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dayana
Dayana is a feminine given name meaning "divine" or "heavenly," derived from the Latin name Diana, which itself comes from the Indo-European root meaning "bright" or "shining," associated with the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon.
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Etymology
Dayana is a feminine given name meaning "divine" or "heavenly," derived from the Latin name Diana, which itself comes from the Indo-European root meaning "bright" or "shining," associated with the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon. The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular cultures primarily in Spanish-speaking, English-speaking, and Eastern European countries, with modern popularity increased through globalization rather than specific religious tradition.
Dayana currently ranks #716 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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