Daena
Meaning of Daena
Picture this: Daena steps onto the naming stage like a secret melody, her roots stretching back to ancient Persia where her name literally means “insight” or “revelation,” the very spark that lights a curious heart. In its homeland she’s whispered as DAH-nuh, but when she crosses over to English she’s all DAY-nuh, tumbling off the tongue like silk in a summer breeze. Though Daena remains a hidden wildflower in the US—only about half a dozen to ten little girls per year wear her, hovering around the 900-th spot on the charts—that rarity is pure magic, a secret handshake among adventurous parents. With a wink of old-world mystique and a flash of modern charm, Daena promises a bright journey filled with wonder, creativity, and endless possibility.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as DAH-nuh (/dɑˈnə/)
English
- Pronunced as DAY-nuh (/deɪˈnə/)
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