From Denmark or God is my judge
Dana has dual origins, serving as a feminine form of Daniel in Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge' and as an Old English ethnonym for someone from Denmark. It also has roots in Persian meaning 'wise' and in Celtic mythology as the name of a mother goddess.
About 244 girls were named Dana in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Poet and former Chairman of the NEA
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Eurovision Song Contest winner
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