Boy name
Dayan name meaning
“judge or arbiter”
Dayan is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic dayyān, meaning “judge” or “arbiter”. The same spelling can also come from Hebrew with the meaning “judge”. Its intended linguistic source therefore depends on the context in which the name is used.
What does Dayan mean?
Judge or arbiter
In Indonesian: hakim atau pemberi putusan
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 Dayan
Possibly an adaptation of Arabic dayyān, 'judge or arbiter'. Dayan can also derive from Hebrew with the meaning 'judge', so the intended source requires context.
Dayan in Islam and the Quran
Dayan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Dayan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dayan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Pamungkas: the last, the concluding one
- Rukma: gold or a gold ornament
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Meaning of each word
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Hadiono: foremost, excellent
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
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Dayan Mujianto
Meaning of each word
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
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Meaning of each word
- Trinanda: third child; three joys
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Panut: obedient, following guidance
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Dayan Pria
Meaning of each word
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Pria: adult man
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Dayan Tjokrorahardjo Suryadinata
Meaning of each word
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Tjokrorahardjo: discus and well-being
- Suryadinata: sun; leader
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How to pronounce Dayan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dajan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦪꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮚᮔ᮪ |
Is Dayan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dayan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dayan ranks #2,778 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 Dayan
Famous people named Dayan
- Dayan Em. Tobing Sip
- Dayan M . Ramadhan SH
- Dayan Renleuw · b. 1976
- Dayan Renleuw
- Dayan Victor Imanuel Blegur
FAQ about the name Dayan
What is the meaning of Dayan?
Dayan means judge or arbiter. Possibly an adaptation of Arabic dayyān, 'judge or arbiter'. Dayan can also derive from Hebrew with the meaning 'judge', so the intended source requires context.
Is Dayan a boy’s name?
Yes, Dayan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dayan?
Dayan is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Dayan in the Quran?
Dayan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Dayan have?
Dayan has 2 syllables (Da-yan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dayan?
Dayan ranks #2,778 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 Dayan?
Some ideas: Dayan Pamungkas Rukma; Dayan Hadiono Teja; Dayan Mujianto.
Famous people named Dayan?
Notable people named Dayan include Dayan Em. Tobing Sip, Dayan M . Ramadhan SH, Dayan Renleuw.
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