Divine or heavenly
Dyan is a rare variant of Diane or Diana, derived from the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt. It carries the etymological root meaning of 'divine' or 'shining one'. While most commonly used as a feminine name, it occasionally appears as a unique spelling for the masculine name Dion or as a standalone unisex choice.
Less common today
Dyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,583 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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