Hebrew · Boy name
Dan
“judge”
About the name Dan
Dan is a Hebrew name meaning ‘judge.’ In the Hebrew Bible, Dan is the fifth son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name stands alone in Hebrew tradition and is not merely a short form of Daniel, though it is sometimes used as a diminutive in English-speaking contexts. Dan has been used as a given name in various cultures, particularly in Jewish communities, and carries connotations of justice and fairness due to its meaning.
- Meaning
- judge
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAN(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Dan
- Dan Michael
- Dan Joseph
- Dan Andrew
- Dan James
- Dan Paul
Questions about Dan
- What does Dan mean?
- Dan is a Hebrew name meaning "judge".
- How do you pronounce Dan?
- Dan is pronounced DAN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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