Dawan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dawan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 817 babies have been named Dawan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dawan is past its peak , currently ranked #19,058 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,058
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Dawan is also used as a girl name, ranked #11334.
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"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"
#19,117 in US
Proto-Armenian origin
"Armenian (the people)"
#19,161 in US
German (surname) origin
"iron strength"
#19,229 in US
Hebrew via English origin
"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"
#19,136 in US
Old French/Latin origin
"highest point, peak, summit"
#19,016 in US
Sanskrit Shri origin
"auspicious, divine blessing"
#19,249 in US
Old English origin
"sudden dash or rush"
#19,007 in US
Greek via Hungarian origin
"manly, brave"
#18,955 in US
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About the Name Dawan
Dawan is a boy name .
Is Dawan a boy or girl name? Dawan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,058 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,334. Dawan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dawan is currently ranked #19,058 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dawan include Daw, Day, Daie, and Dawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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