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Danitra
How to Pronounce Danitra
Pronounced duh-NEE-truh /dΙΛni.trΙ/Medium
Meaning: Danitra is a later-twentieth-century coinage, most plausibly an elaboration of Dan-names such as Danielle or Dana β from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge' β dressed with an inventive -itra ending; the base meaning comes from that Dan- root.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Danitra is best read as a modern American coinage, most likely elaborating a Dan- name β Danielle or Dana, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge' β with a fresh -itra ending. Its meaning is borrowed from that root rather than independently ancient.
It surfaced in small numbers in the later twentieth century, peaking in the mid-nineteen-eighties, its visibility helped by bearers like Danitra Vance. It remains an uncommon, distinctly of-its-moment name.
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Danitra Vance (1954β1994)American actress and comedian, the first Black woman to be a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Danitra mean?
Danitra is a modern coined name, most likely built on Danielle or Dana, carrying that Hebrew sense 'God is my judge'.
How do you pronounce Danitra?
It's said duh-NEE-truh /dΙΛni.trΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Danitra a boy or girl name?
Danitra is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Danitra?
Danitra is a rare coined name, best known through actress Danitra Vance.