Associations to the word «Dana»

Wiktionary

DANA, proper noun. An American surname​ of uncertain origin.
DANA, proper noun. (chiefly US) A male given name derived from the surname.
DANA, proper noun. A female given name usually interpreted as a form of Daniel, taken to use in the twentieth century; possibly borrowed from eastern Europe.
DANA, proper noun. A village in Illinois
DANA, proper noun. A town in Indiana
DANA, proper noun. A city/town in Iowa
DANA, noun. The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms.
DĀNA, noun. Alternative spelling of dana

Dictionary definition

DANA, noun. Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don.

Wise words

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