Duwana
Meaning
"little dark one, dark-haired"
Origin: Irish Gaelic dubh + diminutive
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #35,663
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Du, Wana, Ana
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"little dark one, dark-haired"
Origin: Irish Gaelic dubh + diminutive
"Mary: beloved, wished-for child (Hebrew); Kathryn: pure, clear (Greek)"
Origin: Hebrew / Greek
Duwana is more popular, ranked #35663 vs #35753 for Marykathryn.
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Duwana is more popular, ranked #35663 compared to Marykathryn at #35753 in the United States.
Duwana means "little dark one, dark-haired" (Irish Gaelic dubh + diminutive origin). Marykathryn means "Mary: beloved, wished-for child (Hebrew); Kathryn: pure, clear (Greek)" (Hebrew / Greek origin).
Duwana is primarily a girl name. Marykathryn is primarily a girl name.