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Deanna

dee-A-nuh

Deanna (name) means a female first name that became popular in the twentieth century as a variant of Diana. Example: “Deanna introduced herself to the new neighbors.”

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A female first name that became popular in the twentieth century as a variant of Diana.
"Deanna introduced herself to the new neighbors."

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In plain EnglishA female given name related to Diana.

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Etymology

A twentieth-century variant of Diana, sometimes also treated as a feminine form of Dean.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Deanna joined the language around 1900.
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Dee Deana Diana

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Deanna” mean?

The word “Deanna” means a female first name that became popular in the twentieth century as a variant of Diana. In plain terms, a female given name related to Diana.

How do you pronounce “Deanna”?

“Deanna” is pronounced dee-A-nuh (/diːˈænə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Deanna” in a sentence?

Here is “Deanna” used in a sentence: “Deanna introduced herself to the new neighbors.”

What part of speech is “Deanna”?

“Deanna” is a name.

Where does the word “Deanna” come from?

The word “Deanna” dates back to around 1900. A twentieth-century variant of Diana, sometimes also treated as a feminine form of Dean.

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