Dante
Dante is a Christian boy name of Italian, from Latin origin, meaning “Enduring”.
| Meaning | Enduring |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Italian, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | DAHN-teh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, United States, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Dante
Dante is a medieval Italian short form of Durante, from the Latin durans, 'enduring' or 'steadfast'. The poet Dante Alighieri, author of the Divine Comedy, was baptised Durante. His fame has kept the name alive, and it has become increasingly popular in English-speaking countries. Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the Pre-Raphaelite painter, was named after the poet.
Is Dante a Christian name?
Dante is a Christian-era Italian name, linked to the poet whose Divine Comedy is a great work of Catholic literature, but the name itself has no specific religious meaning.
How popular is Dante?
Used steadily in Italy and increasingly popular in the US and UK.
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Spellings and variants of Dante
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dante mean?
Dante means 'Enduring'. It is of Italian, from Latin origin.
Is Dante a Christian name?
Dante is a Christian-era Italian name, linked to the poet whose Divine Comedy is a great work of Catholic literature, but the name itself has no specific religious meaning.
How do you pronounce Dante?
Dante is pronounced DAHN-teh.
Is Dante a boy or girl name?
Dante is usually a boy name.