Danica
Meaning of Danica
The name Danica is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, rooted in Slavic origins. Pronounced as DAH-ni-tsah in Croatian and duh-NEE-kuh in English, the name means "morning star" or "Venus," symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Danica has gained popularity over the years, especially in the United States where it saw a peak in usage around 2008 with 991 occurrences, ranking 336th that year. Although its popularity has fluctuated, it remains an elegant and timeless option for parents seeking a name with cultural depth and celestial associations. Variations of the name include Danika, offering a slightly different yet equally charming alternative. Whether you are drawn to its melodic sound or its luminous meaning, Danica is a name that shines brightly across cultures and generations.
Pronunciation
Croatian
- Pronunced as DAH-ni-tsah (/dǎnitsa/)
English
- Pronunced as duh-NEE-kuh (/dəˈniːkə/)
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Notable People Named Danica
| Danica Sue Patrick is an accomplished American former professional racing driver, known for being the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing. |
| Danica Anthony Roem is an American journalist and politician who is a member of the Democratic Party and serves in the Virginia House of Delegates, having been elected to the Virginia Senate. |
| Danica Mae McKellar is an American actress, mathematics writer, and education advocate, best known for her role as Winnie Cooper in The Wonder Years. |
| Danica Taylor is an English television personality known for her appearance on Love Island and Britain Get Singing. |
| Danica d'Hondt is an English-Canadian actress, writer, businesswoman, and former Miss Canada 1960 who has worked in American television and film as well as theater productions in the San Francisco area. |
| Danica Lynn Evans is a former American soccer player known for her time as a forward for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL. |
| Danica Bukvić is a Serbian politician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Serbia since 2016, representing the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS). |
| Sonia Danica Thrall is a well-known English glamour model and reality TV personality. |
| Danica Novgorodoff is a multi-talented graphic novelist, painter, and writer from Brooklyn, New York and Louisville, Kentucky, with numerous prestigious awards and publications to her name. |
| Danica Grujičić is a Serbian neurosurgeon specialist and politician currently serving as the minister of health. |
| Danica Curcic is a Serbian-Danish actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Danica Marković, also known by her pseudonym Zvezdanka, was a pioneering Serbian woman lyric poet and influential feminist writer. |
| Danica Ludlow is a Canadian competitive swimmer known for her expertise in the medley events. |
| Danica Krstajić is a Montenegrin former professional tennis player. |
| Dánica Nishimura Higa is a Peruvian badminton player. |
