Dan: meaning of the Hebrew name
דָּן
Pronounced DAHN
Meaning of Dan
Dan comes from din, judgment and justice, as in "God has judged me." He was a son of Jacob and the father of the tribe of Dan.
And Rachel said: ‘God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son.’ Therefore called she his name Dan.
וַתֹּאמֶר רָחֵל דָּנַנִּי אֱלֹהִים וְגַם שָׁמַע בְּקֹלִי וַיִּתֶּן־לִי בֵּן עַל־כֵּן קָרְאָה שְׁמוֹ דָּן׃
Dan in Hebrew
Dan is written דן in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- נNun
Gematria value: 54 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningjudgment
- PronunciationDAHN
- Hebrewדן
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Dan ranked #79 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (214 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79 | 214 |
| 2023 | 99 | 166 |
| 2022 | 91 | 182 |
| 2021 | 97 | 188 |
| 2020 | 95 | 182 |
| 2019 | 95 | 196 |
| 2018 | 95 | 191 |
| 2017 | 92 | 204 |
| 2016 | 105 | 181 |
| 2015 | 97 | 190 |
| 2014 | 87 | 206 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Dan
What does the name Dan mean?
Dan comes from din, judgment and justice, as in "God has judged me." He was a son of Jacob and the father of the tribe of Dan.
How do you pronounce Dan?
Dan is pronounced DAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dan in Hebrew?
Dan is written דן in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּן).
Is Dan a biblical name?
Yes. Dan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 30:6.
How popular is the name Dan in Israel?
In 2024, Dan ranked #79 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (214 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Dan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דן adds up to 54 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50).
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