Danica
Danica is a girl name of Slavic origin, meaning “Morning star”.
| Meaning | Morning star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Даница |
| Pronunciation | DAH-nee-tsah |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, United States |
Meaning and origin of Danica
Danica is the South Slavic word for the morning star, the planet Venus seen before sunrise, from dan, day. It appears often in Serbian and Croatian folk poetry as an image of beauty and hope. Danica is popular in Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia, and in English-speaking countries it is used with the pronunciation dan-EE-kah, as by the American racing driver Danica Patrick.
Is Danica a religious name?
Danica is a secular Slavic nature name with no religious background, used by Orthodox and Catholic families alike.
How popular is Danica?
Common in the Balkans and occasionally used in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danica mean?
Danica means 'Morning star'. It is of Slavic origin.
Does Danica have a religious meaning?
Danica is a secular Slavic nature name with no religious background, used by Orthodox and Catholic families alike.
How do you pronounce Danica?
Danica is pronounced DAH-nee-tsah.
Is Danica a boy or girl name?
Danica is usually a girl name.