Dannah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dannah

What is the meaning of the name Dannah ?

The baby name Dannah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdænə/ (DAN-uh),/ˈdɑːnə/ (DAH-nah).

Dannah is Arabic, English, Hebrew in Origin.

Dannah has layered roots across languages. In Hebrew, it appears as a minor Biblical place-name in Joshua 15:49, linked to a Semitic root meaning “to judge,” giving the sense of judgment or arbitration. The form also intersects with Arabic Danah/Dannah in the Gulf, where it denotes a large, precious pearl. In contemporary naming, Dannah is sometimes treated as an embellished form of Dana or Danna with a biblical -ah ending, blending modern style with scriptural echoes.

As a given name, Dannah is rare but has seen modest use in English-speaking Christian circles since the late 20th century, and in parts of the Middle East due to the pearl meaning. Variants and related forms include Danna, Danah, and Dana; Dinah is a Hebrew cognate sharing the “judged” root, though distinct in origin. Common short forms are Dani or Dana. The name carries connotations of wisdom, worth, and moral discernment.