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Deane
Deane (name) means a surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean. Example: “The Deane family has lived in this village for generations.”
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A surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean.
"The Deane family has lived in this village for generations."
2
A male first name taken from the surname.
"His parents called him Deane after his grandfather."
How to use Deane
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname and given name, a variant of Dean.
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Etymology
As an English surname it is simply a spelling variant of Dean; as an Irish surname it can be an anglicized form of Mac an Deagánaigh, meaning "son of the deacon".
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What does “Deane” mean?
The word “Deane” means a surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean. In plain terms, a surname and given name, a variant of Dean.
How do you use “Deane” in a sentence?
Here is “Deane” used in a sentence: “The Deane family has lived in this village for generations.”
What part of speech is “Deane”?
“Deane” is a name.
Where does the word “Deane” come from?
The word “Deane” comes from Irish. As an English surname it is simply a spelling variant of Dean; as an Irish surname it can be an anglicized form of Mac an Deagánaigh, meaning "son of the deacon".
How many meanings does “Deane” have?
“Deane” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname, originally a variant spelling of Dean.
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