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Dan

The name Dan emerged from English origins. It is a name that has Hebrew roots and the meaning of Dan is 'judge' or 'my God is my judge'. This is a name with biblical origins, as Dan was the fifth son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Dan is also used as a surname and in the Hebrew language, Dan is more traditionally a surname, referring to the tribe of Dan. It is also commonly used as a nickname for the name Daniel. It is an extremely popular name for boys. One of the most famous name associations is Dan Stevens, who is an English actor, best known for his role as Matthew Crawley in the BBC drama series 'Downton Abbey'. He is also known for his films 'Beauty And The Beast', 'The Guest' and 'The Ticket', among others. In 2013 he won the Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Outstanding Performance' for his role in 'Downton Abbey' and in 2017 he was awarded the Teen Choice Award for 'Choice Movie Ship' for his work in 'Beauty And The Beast'.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

God is my judge

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

D is for dandy, a description of you!

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

Lucky

Dan lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Dan

  • Maeve Elsbeth Erbe Kinney (b. 1995) daughter of actors Terry Kinney and Kathryn Erbe
  • Maeve Frances O'Donnell (b. 2007) daughter of actor Chris O'Donnell
  • Maeve Taylor Flynn (b. 2008), daughter of actress Lili Taylor and poet Nick Flynn
  • Maeve Thea Rosa (b. 2017) daughter of YouTubers Tara and Mandi Rosa of Living Rosa; twin of sister Everett Lux
  • Maev Alexander (born Maev Alexandra Reid McConnell) Scottish actress
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Dan in Pop Culture

  • Dan Cahill character in "The 39 Clues" series
  • Dan Hibiki character in the Street Fighter Alpha video game series
  • Dan Moroboshi character in Japanese series Ultra Seven
  • Dan Kuso character in anime "Bakugan"
  • "Old Dan Tucker " American popular song
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