Boy name
Daan name meaning
“God is my judge”
Daan is a masculine name meaning God is my judge, used in Dutch as a short form of Daniël. Daniël comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel and carries the same meaning. Daan therefore has a Dutch shortened form with its linguistic roots in Hebrew.
What does Daan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Daan
A Dutch short form of Daniël, from Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning God is my judge.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Daan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Daan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Daan: God is my judge
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
- Andrie: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Daan: God is my judge
- Jos: may God add
- Marselino: associated with Marcellus
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Daan Ezer
Meaning of each word
- Daan: God is my judge
- Ezer: help, assistance
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Meaning of each word
- Kristo: the anointed one
- Daan: God is my judge
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Daan Kristanto
Meaning of each word
- Daan: God is my judge
- Kristanto: associated with Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Daan: God is my judge
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
- Silverius: of the forest
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How to pronounce Daan
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦲꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮃᮔ᮪ |
Is Daan a boy’s name?
Yes, Daan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Daan ranks #3,235 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Daan
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Daan
- Daan Jahja · b. 1925
- Daan Mogot · b. 1928
- Daan Anwar · b. 1923
- Daan Aria · b. 1963
- Daan F. Poluan
FAQ about the name Daan
What is the meaning of Daan?
Daan means God is my judge. A Dutch short form of Daniël, from Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning God is my judge.
Is Daan a boy’s name?
Yes, Daan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Daan?
Daan is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Daan have?
Daan has 2 syllables (Da-an) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Daan?
Daan ranks #3,235 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Daan?
Some ideas: Daan Yosafat Andrie; Daan Jos Marselino; Daan Ezer.
Famous people named Daan?
Notable people named Daan include Daan Jahja, Daan Mogot, Daan Anwar.
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