Danah
Danah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Large, precious pearl”.
| Meaning | Large, precious pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | دانة |
| Pronunciation | DAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Danah
Danah is a way of writing the Arabic dāna, where the final h shows the feminine ending. The word names a large, flawless pearl. The name is especially dear to families in the Gulf, where pearls hold a deep place in local memory and history. Dana is the same name, and the added h helps set it apart from the unrelated English name.
Is Danah a Muslim name?
Muslim families across the Gulf and beyond choose Danah, the pearl name, for their daughters.
How popular is Danah?
It is common in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE.
Gifts with the name Danah
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Spellings and variants of Danah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danah mean?
Danah means 'Large, precious pearl'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Danah a Muslim name?
Muslim families across the Gulf and beyond choose Danah, the pearl name, for their daughters.
How do you pronounce Danah?
Danah is pronounced DAH-nah.
Is Danah a boy or girl name?
Danah is usually a girl name.