Dea
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- Name
- Dea
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- Unisex name
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The girl's name Dea comes from Latin and means 'the goddess', 'the heavenly one', or 'the divine one'. Its origin lies in the Latin word dea for 'goddess'.
What does the name Dea mean?
The girl's name Dea comes from Latin and means 'the goddess', 'the heavenly one', or 'the divine one'. Its origin lies in the Latin word dea for 'goddess'. The name Dea can be used for both girls and boys (see Swiss painter: Dea Murk). Additionally, the name is used as a diminutive of names like Andrea, Deandra, Desideria, or Dorothea. English pronunciation: Day-uh.
Where does the name Dea come from?
The etymology of Dea is a feminine first name of Latin origin meaning 'the goddess'. Latin.
How do you pronounce Dea?
Sound & pronunciation of Dea: The name Dea is two syllables and strongly vowel-stressed. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'De-a' [ˈdeːa], starting with a long E sound that conveys brightness. The open second syllable provides a soft, flowing ending. Due to its reduction, Dea appears clear and special - feminine, elegant, and timeless.
When is the name day of Dea?
The name day for Dea is July 25 and December 19.
Popularity
Dea is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 553rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2008 at 286th place. In the last ten years, Dea has been given as a first name about 660 times, placing it 685th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 805th.
Nicknames & pet names
Day / De / Dealein / Dede / Dedi / Didi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Andrea Heléne "Dea" Norberg (Swedish singer)
- Dea Birkett (writer)
- Dea Ecker (German architect)
- Dea Fog (Danish actress)
- Dea Goesti Rizkita Koswara (Indonesian model)
- Dea Klein-Sumanovac (Croatian basketball player)
- Dea Kulumbegashvili (Georgian screenwriter)
- Dea Lawrence (actress)
- Dea Li (actress)
- Dea Loher (playwright from Germany)
- Dea McAllister (actress)
- Dea Murk (painter)
- Dea Norberg (singer from Sweden)
- Dea Panendra (actress)
- Dea Spicer (actress)
- Dea Strenger (character from "The Witcher 3")
- Dea Sumantri (Indonesian tennis player)
- Dea Trier Morch (Danish writer)
- Dea Trier Mørch (Danish author and artist)
- Dea Vise (American actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dea
What is the origin of the name Dea?
Dea is a feminine first name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'dea', which means 'goddess'.
What does the name Dea mean?
The name Dea means 'the goddess', 'the heavenly one', or 'the divine one' and carries a strong, positive connotation.
How popular is the name Dea?
The name Dea is differently popular in various countries, but it has gained interest in recent years, especially in modern naming.