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

Rare Dutch boy's name, possibly derived from the surname "van den Heuvel," meaning "from the hill.

Rare African name of Yoruba origin, possibly linked to the warrior queen deity Oya, though its exact meaning remains elusive.

Rare girl's name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Deanain, possibly meaning 'little dark one', although this etymology is not definitively proven.

Deenna: A unique Swahili name signifying "graceful and elegant".

Indian male given name meaning 'lamp' or 'light', symbolizing enlightenment in Hindu culture.

Sanskrit-derived feminine name meaning "one who gives light," associated with Indian goddess Lakshmi's divine birth and the festival of lights, Diwali.

Male given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'lamp' or 'light', symbolizing knowledge and wisdom, and associated with Hindu deity Lord Shiva.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Dipesh', meaning 'the lord who illuminates'. It honors Lord Vishnu, one of Hinduism's principal deities.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "one who brings light".

Indian feminine name composed of 'Deep' (light) and 'Shika' (mark), signifying 'mark of light'.

Indian name from Andhra Pradesh meaning 'light of knowledge'.

Indian feminine name derived from Sanskrit 'Deep', meaning 'deep' or 'profound', favored in Hindu families for centuries.

Deeqa, of Swahili origin, means "beautiful" in Arabic and signifies elegance and charm.

Ancient Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess' or 'goddess of plenty', associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

Rare, distinctive name of unknown origin, with suggestions of Native American or Scandinavian roots, but no definitive evidence.

Uncertain origin but may be a variant of Irish Deirdre, meaning "daughter of the ocean," or derived from Greek "erikasion.

Rare Scottish name derived from Dòrich, meaning 'gifted like'.

Rare African-origin name coined by Zora Neale Hurston for her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God", but it has no known meaning or historical significance beyond its literary context.

Unique Sanskrit feminine name derived from 'Deergha', meaning 'long'. It signifies endurance and vastness, associated with the ancient Hindu goddess Devi.

Distinctive Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Disha', meaning 'direction' or 'destination', and often associated with the Hindu goddess of guidance.

American male given name created by blending 'Dee', associated with leadership, and 'Shawn', meaning 'god is gracious'.

Hebrew name with a profound meaning rooted in Jewish tradition. It was borne by one of Zelofhad's daughters, known for advocating for women's rights to inheritance.

African name derived from Swahili "deeta", meaning 'love'.

Unique, newly popular name of unknown origin and meaning.

African name of Ewe origin, meaning "she brings happiness" or "born on Tuesday.

Invented name of unknown origin, used throughout history and associated with creativity and charm.

Uncommon given name of unknown origin, with no widely recognized source or meaning in any particular culture or language.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Devi', meaning 'goddess'.

Modern English boy's name meaning "of the fair hair," gaining popularity for its uniqueness despite lacking historical significance.

Indian origin unisex name derived from Sanskrit "Deepa," meaning "lamp" or "light," signifying the goddess of light and learning, Saraswati. It signifies radiance, intelligence, and enlightenment, originating from ancient Indian naming traditions and transcending geographical boundaries today.

Rare yet elegant name of Turkish origin, derived from "defne" meaning 'laurel', symbolizing victory and glory in ancient times.

African Igbo name meaning 'future vision'.

American given name derived from the English surname Deforest, which originally referred to a forester or forestry worker during medieval times. Its meaning is deeply rooted in nature and environmental conservation.

Distinctive French name derived from 'De Forest', meaning 'of the forest'.

Irish-derived name, believed to mean "shining one" or "bright one", associated with early saints like Saint Degan.

German-origin name meaning "bow," derived from the German word "bogen." It historically signified good fortune when born with distinctive curves in medieval Germany.

Rare Chinese given name composed of 'De' (virtue) and 'Guan' (official), implying morality and leadership.

Unique given name with unknown origins, chosen by parents seeking originality.

Captivating Persian name derived from 'deh', meaning village or town, reflecting deep roots in community and heritage.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "the beautiful one," and was used in ancient India as an epithet for the Hindu goddess Parvati.