Dusana

Dusana (also Dušana) is the female variant of the Slavic name Dusan, which means 'the soul'. The name is derived from the Old Slavic term duša (душа) for 'soul'. Compared to the male name Dusan, the girl's name Dusana is rather rare, even in the Slavic region.

What does the name Dusana mean?

Dusana (also Dušana) represents the feminine form of the Slavic name Dusan and means 'the soul'. It is derived from the Old Slavic word duša (душа), which means 'soul'. In contrast to the male counterpart Dusan, the name Dusana is rather uncommon, even in Slavic countries. A more common variant is Dusanka, while Duska is a popular diminutive.

Where does the name Dusana come from?

The origin of the name Dusana is Old Slavic, and it means 'the soul'. The Old Slavic word duša (душа) stands for soul. The languages in which this name occurs include Croatian, Serbian, Slavic, Slovak, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Dusana?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Dusana: It conveys a calm and evenly flowing tone. It is generally pronounced as 'Du-sa-na' [duˈsaːna], with the name starting with a stable, open syllable that gently develops. The open following syllables create a harmonious, swinging movement, while the '-na' gently fades away. This gives the name a balanced, flowing, and lightly carried quality.

Popularity

In Germany, Dusana is a rare name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Dusana has been chosen as a first name less than ten times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 11,574th. Recent placements in the name charts of various countries indicate the global popularity and frequency of Dusana.

Nicknames & pet names

Du / Dusa / Duska / Sana