The first light of day; dawn
Dawan is a modern phonetic variation of the English word 'dawn', representing the first appearance of light in the morning. While more commonly used for girls in its standard spelling, this masculine variant has seen occasional use in the United States since the mid-20th century. It may also appear as a localized transliteration in various cultures, though its primary English association is with the break of day.
Less common today
Dawan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,704 in 1992.
Former NFL safety for the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets
Professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).