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Danai Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Danai

"In Greek mythology, Danaus was the king of Libya"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2022 👥 420 in US
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Meaning
In Greek mythology, Danaus was the king of Libya
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
420
Life Path
Number 2

📖 What Does Danai Mean?

In Greek mythology, Danaus was the king of Libya. His myth is a foundation legend of Argos, one of the foremost Mycenaean cities of the Peloponnesus. In Homer's Iliad, "Danaans" and "Argives" commonly designate the Greek forces opposed to the Trojans.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

In Greek mythology, Danaus was the king of Libya. His myth is a foundation legend of Argos, one of the foremost Mycenaean cities of the Peloponnesus. In Homer's Iliad, "Danaans" and "Argives" commonly designate the Greek forces opposed to the Trojans.…

Root Element
Danai
Core Meaning
"In Greek mythology, Danaus was the king of Libya"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Danai

D 4
A 1
N 5
A 1
I 9
SUM 2
2
Life Path
Harmony & Diplomacy
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male1%
♀ Female99%

Based on 420 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 420
Peak year 2022 (23)
First recorded 1975
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Danai" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "In Greek mythology, Danaus was the king of Libya".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~420 people named Danai in the US. Peaked in 2022 with 23 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Danai?

The Life Path number for Danai is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 9.

Is Danai a boy or girl name?

Danai is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 1% male and 99% female.

How many people are named Danai in the US?

Approximately 420 people in the United States are named Danai. The name peaked in 2022 with 23 recorded uses.

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