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Dea
Pronounced DAY-ah /ˈdeɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Latin dea, 'a goddess'; also a short form of names like Andrea and Dorothea; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Dea comes from Latin dea, 'a goddess' (we note this sense honestly) — and is also a short form of names ending in -dea, like Andrea and Dorothea (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, lyrical name across Albanian, Italian, and other families (said 'DAY-ah').
In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, a-goddess-or-a-short-form at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dea mean?
Dea is Latin 'a goddess', and a short form of Andrea/Dorothea; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Dea?
It's said DAY-ah /ˈdeɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Dea a boy or girl name?
Dea is a girl's name.
How popular is Dea?
Dea is a rare name in the U.S.