What origin is the name Danish?

Danish comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Danish a popular name?

Danish is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Danish?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Danish — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Danish

Q: Is Danish a rare name?

Yes. Danish does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Danish

Danish

Boy

african

2 syllables

Danish is an african boy's name meaning "In various contexts, this name signifies knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence. It is a popular name in South Asia and parts of Africa.".

With african roots, Danish is a boy name that means "In various contexts, this name signifies knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence. It is a popular name in South Asia and parts of Africa.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In various contexts, this name signifies knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence. It is a popular name in South Asia and parts of Africa.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Danish

Very rare in US records

What does Danish mean?

Danish is a boy name of african origin meaning "In various contexts, this name signifies knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence. It is a popular name in South Asia and parts of Africa.".

Is Danish a rare name?

Yes. Danish does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Danish

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Names with a similar meaning to Danish

Danish means "In various contexts, this name signifies knowledge, wisdom, and intelligence. It is a popular name in South Asia and parts of Africa." — these names share that spirit.