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Danu

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Pronounced DAH-noo /ˈdɑ.nu/Medium

Meaning: From the Old Irish Danu, of uncertain meaning (variously 'flowing water; the flowing one'); the mother-goddess of the Tuatha De Danann, the 'people of the goddess Danu'; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Flowing water; the flowing one: Danu is the Celtic mother-goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DAH-noo'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowCeltic
MeaningFrom the Old Irish Danu, of uncertain meaning (variously 'flowing water; the flowing one'); the mother-goddess of the Tuatha De Danann, the 'people of the goddess Danu'; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Danu comes from the Old Irish Danu, of uncertain meaning (variously 'flowing water; the flowing one'); the mother-goddess of the Tuatha De Danann (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAH-noo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, flowing-water at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Danu is variously 'flowing water; the flowing one' in Old Irish — the mother-goddess of the Tuatha De Danann ('people of the goddess Danu') — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'DAH-noo').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Danu — Celtic mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

Variations

DanaAnu

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danu mean?

Danu is Old Irish, of uncertain meaning (variously 'flowing water; the flowing one'); the mother-goddess of the Tuatha De Danann. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Danu?

It's said DAH-noo /ˈdɑ.nu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Danu a boy or girl name?

Danu is a girl's name.

How popular is Danu?

Danu is a very rare name in the U.S.

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