List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with D

Danae

(dah-NAY)

The name Danae is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Danae is: Mythological mother of Perseus by Zeus.

Meaning: Running dry Origin: Greek

Dand

(DAWND)

The ancient roots of the Dand family name are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Dand comes from when the family lived in the valley or the dann. The surname often meant the dweller in the valley.

Meaning: Virile, Manly Origin: Greek, Scottish

Daphne

(DAF-nee)

Origin of the name Daphne: Derived from the Greek daphne (a laurel or bay tree). The name is borne in Greek mythology by a nymph, the daughter of the river-god Peneus. She escaped from the attentions of Apollo by being transformed into a laurel tree.

Meaning: Laurel tree Origin: Greek

Darja

(DAHR-yah)

Origin of the name Daria: Feminine form of Darius, an old Latin name derived from the Greek Dareios, which is of uncertain origin. It is thought to ultimately be derived from Darayavahush, the name of an ancient Persian king. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: Owner of goodness Origin: Czech, Greek

Delphina

(del-FEE-nə)

Feminine form of the Latin name Delphinus, which meant "of Delphi". Delphi was a city in ancient Greece, the name of which is possibly related to Greek δελφυς (delphys) "womb". The Blessed Delphina was a 14th-century Provençal nun.

Meaning: Woman from Delphi Origin: Greek

Delta

(DEL-tə)

The name Delta is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Delta is: Born fourth. Fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Meaning: Delta letter Origin: Greek

Denes

(DEH-nesh)

Greek Meaning: The name Denes is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Denes is: God of wine.

Meaning: Follower of Zeus Origin: Greek, Hungarian

Denisa

(DEH-nis-ah)

Spanish Meaning: The name Denisa is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Denisa is: Feminine of Denis from the Greek name Dionysus.

Meaning: Dedicated to God Origin: Czech, Greek

Deondre

(di-AHN-dray)

deo-(n)dre, de-ond-re ] The baby boy name Deondre is pronounced Diy-AANDRey- †. ... A variant form of Deondre is the name Deondray. Variant forms share the origin and meaning of the name Deondre. See also the related categories, combination and american. Deondre is a rare baby boy name.

Meaning: Brave, Manly Origin: Greek

Deorsa

(DER-sah)

Scottish Meaning: The name Deorsa is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Deorsa is: Farmer.

Meaning: Farming man Origin: Greek, Scottish