Daan
/DAHN/
Daan is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning God is my judge.
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- StyleModern
- Syllables1
What does Daan mean?
God is my judge
Daan is the Dutch short form of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge". The long a is the characteristic Dutch vowel that makes the name unmistakably local.
The story behind the name
Dutch naming underwent a sharp change in the late twentieth century: long formal names gave way to short, punchy, single-syllable forms, and the official register followed everyday speech. Daan is the clearest example of that shift.
It was the most popular boys' name in the Netherlands repeatedly through the 2000s and 2010s, and it remains firmly in the top ten. Almost uniquely among Dutch favourites it has stayed home - it has barely registered outside the Dutch-speaking world.
Notable people named Daan
- Daan Roosegaarde, artist and innovator
- Daan Schuurmans, actor
Variants and related names
Other spellings: Daen, Danne
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Start swiping - it's freeFrequently asked questions about Daan
What does the name Daan mean?
Daan means God is my judge. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Daan a boy's or a girl's name?
Daan is most often given to boys.
How do you pronounce Daan?
Daan is pronounced DAHN.
What are other spellings of Daan?
Common variants include Daen, Danne.