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Donoven
How to Pronounce Donoven
Pronounced DON-uh-vun /ΛdΙn.Ι.vΙn/High
Meaning: A modern respelling of Donovan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Donnabhain) from 'donn', 'brown/dark,' with a diminutive β 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired.' The sense is inherited from Donovan.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Donoven is a variant of Donovan, from the Irish surname O Donnabhain, built on donn, 'brown' or 'dark,' with a small diminutive β hence 'little dark one.' Donovan moved from surname to first name in the twentieth century, and Donoven is one modern respelling.
Donoven stayed rare while Donovan grew, only a few dozen boys a year around the late 2000s. It is a respelled newcomer within the Irish surname-name trend.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Donoven mean?
Donoven is a spelling of Donovan, an Irish surname meaning 'dark' or 'dark-haired.'
How do you pronounce Donoven?
It's said DON-uh-vun /ΛdΙn.Ι.vΙn/ β three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Donoven a boy or girl name?
Donoven is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Donoven?
Donoven has always been uncommon, given to only a few dozen boys a year at its peak.