Danah
Meaning of Danah
Danah is a female name with origins that can be traced back to multiple cultures. It is a variation of the name Dana, which has Celtic and Hebrew origins. In Celtic, Dana means "from Denmark" or "God is my judge," while in Hebrew, it translates to "arbiter" or "to judge." The name Danah has gained popularity over the years and has been used consistently in the United States. It is pronounced as DAY-nuh in both British English (/deɪˈanə/) and American English (/deɪˈnə/). Variations of the name include Dana and Danae. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, Danah has ranked within the top 15,000 names for newborn girls since at least 1956. Its popularity peaked in 1971 when it ranked 8th, but it has remained relatively steady since then.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as DAY-nuh (/deɪˈanə/)
American English
- Pronunced as DAY-nuh (/deɪˈnə/)
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Notable People Named Danah
| Danah boyd is a technology and social media scholar, partner researcher at Microsoft Research, founder of Data & Society Research Institute, and distinguished visiting professor at Georgetown University. |
