Dai
Meaning of Dai
Dai is a unisex name with origins in both Welsh and Chinese cultures. In Welsh, it is pronounced as "die" (/diˈaː/), while in Chinese it is pronounced as "dye" (/daɪ/). Despite being a relatively uncommon name, Dai has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 9,750 and 17,680 occurrences for newborns. This unique name carries an air of mystery and cultural diversity, making it an intriguing choice for parents looking for something distinct. Whether you have Welsh or Chinese heritage or simply appreciate the beauty of these cultures, choosing Dai as your baby's name could be a meaningful and memorable decision.
Pronunciation
Welsh
- Pronunced as die (/diˈaː/)
Chinese
- Pronunced as dye (/daɪ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Dai
| David Frederick Wingfield Verner, also known as Dai Vernon or The Professor, was a renowned Canadian magician. |
| Dai Greene - David "Dai" Greene is a British hurdler known for specializing in the 400 meters hurdles and competing internationally for Wales, Great Britain, and Europe in the IAAF Intercontinental Cup. |
| Dai Koyamada is a renowned Japanese rock climber known for establishing challenging boulder problems and repeating some of the toughest sport climbs globally. |
| Dai Davies - David "Dai" Davies was a versatile Welsh athlete who excelled in rugby union, rugby league, and association football during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Dai Lin is a Chinese footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Ji'nan Xingzhou in the China League One. |
| Dai Young - David Young is a Welsh rugby union coach and former player, known for his role as director of rugby at Cardiff Blues. |
| Dai Hiddlestone - David 'Dai' Hiddlestone was a Welsh international rugby union player known for his time with Neath and for leading an ill-advised response to the New Zealand Haka during Wales' 1924 tour. |
| David Clifford Davies, also known as Dai Davies, is a Welsh politician who served as the Member of Parliament for the Blaenau Gwent constituency in South Wales from 2006 to 2010. |
| Dai Xianglong is a prominent Chinese politician who has held positions such as governor of the People's Bank of China and mayor of Tianjin, and currently serves as the president and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) party chief of the National Council for Social Security Fund. |
| Dai Ward - David Ward was a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international known for averaging a goal every other game during his career in The Football League. |
| Dai Edwards - David "Dai" Edwards was a versatile international rugby player who represented Wales in both rugby union and rugby league during the 1920s. |
| Dai Lewis - David 'Dai' Henry Lewis was a Welsh rugby union forward who played for Canton RFC and Cardiff, and later pursued a career as a racing cyclist in the United States. |
| Dai Xianghui is a former Chinese procurator and politician who was investigated by China's top anti-graft agency in September 2021. |
| Dai Tamesue is a Japanese sprinter and the first from Japan to win a medal in a track event at a World Competition, holding the current national record for the Men’s 400 meter hurdle. |
| Dai Lawrence - David William "Dai" Lawrence was a Welsh footballer who played professionally for Swansea City in the late 1960s and early 1970s. |
