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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."
How to use Deanna
Learner’s notesIn 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.
Class of 1900
Deanna joined the language around 1900.
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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.
