Boy name
Dan name meaning
“he has judged”
Dan is a masculine name from Hebrew Dān meaning “he has judged”, derived from a root meaning “to judge”. It is a biblical name and can also serve as a short form of Daniel, giving it uses as both a name and an abbreviated form.
What does Dan mean?
He has judged
In Indonesian: ia telah mengadili
Origin and cultural usage of Dan
As a name, Dan comes from Hebrew Dān, from a root meaning 'to judge'. It is a biblical name and can also be a short form of Daniel.
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 Dan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dan: he has judged
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Micky: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Dan: he has judged
- Laurence: from Laurentum
- Marselus: little Mars
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Dan Sabinus
Meaning of each word
- Dan: he has judged
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
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Meaning of each word
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
- Dan: he has judged
- Jhon: God is gracious
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Dan Louis
Meaning of each word
- Dan: he has judged
- Louis: renowned in battle
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Meaning of each word
- Dan: he has judged
- Andrianus: from Hadria
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
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How to pronounce Dan
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮔ᮪ |
Is Dan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dan ranks #2,774 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dan
Famous people named Dan
- Dan Buntu Paranoan · b. 1949
- Dan Pongtasik · b. 1957
- Dan Togodly · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Dan
What is the meaning of Dan?
Dan means he has judged. As a name, Dan comes from Hebrew Dān, from a root meaning 'to judge'. It is a biblical name and can also be a short form of Daniel.
Is Dan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dan?
Dan is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Dan have?
Dan has 1 syllable (Dan) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Dan?
Dan ranks #2,774 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dan?
Some ideas: Dan Yosia Micky; Dan Laurence Marselus; Dan Sabinus.
Famous people named Dan?
Notable people named Dan include Dan Buntu Paranoan, Dan Pongtasik, Dan Togodly.
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