Dayan
Meaning of Dayan
Dayan is a unisex name with Spanish origins. It is pronounced as dah-YAHN in Spanish and DAY-uhn in both British English (/deɪˈan/) and American English (/deɪˈən/). An alternative variation of the name is Daiyan. In the United States, Dayan has been given to newborns since at least 1968, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has maintained a consistent ranking within the top 5000 names for boys and girls. This unique name carries an international flair and can be a great choice for parents looking for a name that stands out while still being easy to pronounce in multiple languages.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as dah-YAHN (/daˈjan/)
British English
- Pronunced as DAY-uhn (/deɪˈan/)
American English
- Pronunced as DAY-uhn (/deɪˈən/)
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Notable People Named Dayan
| Dayan Khan, also known as Batumöngke, was a khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty who successfully reunited the Mongols under Chinggisid supremacy and had the longest reign of any unified Mongol khaan. |
| Dayan Ghanwoloku Lake is a Liberian American football player who has played for the Houston Roughnecks and had stints with the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots. |
