Unisex name
Dana name meaning
“Wise, knowledgeable; God is my judge”
Dana means “wise” or “knowledgeable” in Persian and also carries the meaning “God is my judge” through its Hebrew name connections. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it draws on Persian dānā and associations with Dan or Daniel. Daniel provides a concrete related name for the Hebrew meaning.
What does Dana mean?
Wise, knowledgeable; God is my judge
In Turkish: Bilge, bilgili; Tanrı benim yargıcımdır
Dana belongs to several naming traditions rather than a single language. Its Persian explanation emphasizes knowledge and wisdom, while its connection with Hebrew names introduces divine judgment. Its identical spelling to the Turkish word for a calf does not establish that animal word as its origin; Dânâ makes the Persian connection clearer.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Dana
Persian dānā, “knowing, learned, wise,” is an independent source of the name. Dana also occurs as a feminine name associated with Hebrew Dan or Daniel and the meaning “God is my judge”; additional formations exist in other languages.
How to pronounce Dana
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dana/ |
Is Dana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dana is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Dana does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dana
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Bilge♀Wise, discerning
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Şura♀Consultation
- Hikmet♀Wisdom
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- İlbilge♀Name combining country and wisdom
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
FAQ about the name Dana
What is the meaning of Dana?
Dana means “Wise, knowledgeable; God is my judge”. Persian dānā, “knowing, learned, wise,” is an independent source of the name. Dana also occurs as a feminine name associated with Hebrew Dan or Daniel and the meaning “God is my judge”; additional formations exist in other languages.
Is Dana a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Dana is used for both boys and girls.
Is Dana in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dana nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dana?
Dana is of Persian and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Dana have?
Dana has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dana?
Dana does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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