Dana: meaning of the Hebrew name
דָּנָה
Pronounced DAH-nah
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Dana
Dana is a feminine form of Dan, from din, judgment, carrying the sense of justice and fairness. A classic Israeli girl's name, simple and bright.
Dana in Hebrew
Dana is written דנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 59 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjustice, judgment
- PronunciationDAH-nah
- Hebrewדנה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Dana was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Dana
What does the name Dana mean?
Dana is a feminine form of Dan, from din, judgment, carrying the sense of justice and fairness. A classic Israeli girl's name, simple and bright.
How do you pronounce Dana?
Dana is pronounced DAH-nah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dana in Hebrew?
Dana is written דנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּנָה).
What is the gematria of Dana?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דנה adds up to 59 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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