name
Dana
DAH-nuh
name
1
A unisex given name, used for both men and women in English-speaking countries.
"Dana works as an architect in the city."
noun
1
In Buddhist and Hindu traditions, the virtue of generosity, especially giving alms or charity.
"The monks spoke of dana as one of the essential virtues on the path to enlightenment."
How to Use Dana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common first name; also, in Buddhism and Hinduism, the practice of generous giving.
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Etymology
The given name is of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Daniel; the Buddhist/Hindu sense comes directly from Sanskrit dana, meaning "gift" or "giving."