Female and male first names beginning with the letter “D”..

African name of Swahili origin meaning 'one who lives by or near water', traditionally used as a Maasai warrior name in Kenya and Tanzania.

Unique African name of Swahili origin that signifies "pure one" or "clear one," suggesting purity and clarity.

Unique African female name of Nigerian Yoruba origin, its most popular interpretation being "God answers," suggesting divine connection or intervention.

Rare, distinctive African American male given name with unknown origins but appealing sound.

Distinctive German-derived name, meaning 'the', popularized by ballerina Mata Hari.

Rare German-derived name meaning 'to dare' or 'take courage', brought to England by Norman invaders and popularized later.

Distinctive given name of German origin, derived from "dasche," meaning "dash" or "strike." Traditionally given to boys, Daschle originated in Bavaria and may have been a nickname or occupational surname, possibly bestowed upon someone known for their quick wit or competitive skills.

African American name composed of "Da" meaning "the" in many languages, and "Sean", an Irish name meaning "God is gracious". Thus, it translates to "The God is Gracious".

Rare Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse Ðásen, meaning 'strong in god'.

American unisex given name derived from 'dash,' meaning swift movement.

Recent, unconventional given name of unknown origin, often associated with speed due to its similarity to the word "dash." It gained popularity in the 21st century, peaking at number 465 on the U.S. boys' names list in 2017.

Diminutive of Russian origin meaning 'little one', commonly used as a nickname for Dashboard or Daria.

Rare, unique name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning or history. It may be a recent creation or an uncommon variant of another name.

Distinctive Persian name meaning 'given fortune'.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin meaning "remembrance".

Captivating Korean girl's name meaning "to meet or encounter," signifying fateful encounters and destiny.

Dashai, of African origin, translates from Yoruba as "We will have joy," embodying optimism and positivity.

Intriguing unisex name with unknown origins, potentially derived from French 'Dashiell,' meaning 'from the ash grove.'

Distinctive given name of unknown origin, its meaning open to individual interpretation due to lack of concrete historical records or cultural traditions associated with it.

Historic Chinese name meaning "morning", once popular among the nobility and elite families.

Boy's name of Chinese origin meaning 'great mountain', often associated with strength and nobility.

Rare, Sanskrit-derived female name meaning 'ten thousand', associated with the Hindu goddess Dasavatar, but not to be confused with Dushana.

African American name combining 'Dasha', meaning Russian beauty, and 'Nae', derived from Greek Anastacia/Anastasia meaning resurrection/reborn.

African-Yoruba name meaning "rejoicing in abundance.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Dasha', meaning 'ten', associated with ten virtues like honesty and wisdom. In Hindu mythology, Dashanda was a righteous king known for his nobility and just rule.

Rare African Swahili name meaning "she who burns brightly".

African-origin name from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning "Knowledge is power.

Dashani, of African Yoruba origin, signifies "Gift of God" or "Favor of God," reflecting deep spiritual beliefs and appreciation for divine blessings.

Rare African name derived from Yoruba culture, translating to 'rare appreciation' or 'unique valuation.'

Unique African name from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, meaning 'there is our strong father', reflecting Igbo values of resilience and unity.

Dashanta, of African origin, means 'God answers' in Yoruba, reflecting deep spiritual beliefs and hopes for divine intervention.

Uncommon yet profound Indian name derived from Sanskrit, translating to "the one who has conquered her enemies," signifying strength, courage, and victory.

Unique and captivating name of Sanskrit origin, translating to "ten directions" or "ten paths", symbolizing expansion, growth, and versatility.

Rare unisex name of African origin, translating to "the power of wisdom.

Uncommon yet captivating female name of Ghanaian origin from the Akan people. Its meaning, "one who brings peace" or "peaceful person," reflects the highly valued attribute of harmony within African societies.

African American given name of recent popularity, believed to mean "Peaceful God is Gracious".

Distinctive African American name derived from Dasani ('peaceful') and Shaun ('godlike'), popularized by hip-hop culture.

Captivating African-American name derived from the Yoruba Dashani, meaning "the joyful one.

African American name composed of "Das" meaning bold and "Hawn" derived from Hawkins, thus conveying the meaning 'bold Hawkins'.

Modern American compound name created by combining 'Das', possibly from Dasani water brand, and 'hawn' inspired by Shawn.