The baby name Danuta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Polish: /daˈnuta/ — da-NOO-tah (stress on second syllable).
Danuta is Polish in Origin.
The baby name Danuta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Polish: /daˈnuta/ — da-NOO-tah (stress on second syllable).
Danuta is Polish in Origin.
Danuta is a Polish and Lithuanian feminine name, widely thought to echo the Lithuanian Danutė and to connect with the Daniel/Daniela family from Hebrew Daniyyel, “God is my judge.” In Slavic onomastics it is also associated with the root dan- “gift; to give,” which makes the name sometimes read as “gift” or “given.” This dual pathway helps explain its appeal across the Polish–Lithuanian cultural sphere and its compatibility with cognates like Daniela and Dana.
A documented fixture in Poland from the early 20th century, Danuta rose to prominence in the interwar and post-war decades. Notable bearers include Danuta Wałęsa (First Lady of Poland), the wartime courier Danuta Siedzikówna “Inka,” and champion fencer Danuta Dmowska-Andrzejuk. Variants and forms include Lithuanian Danutė; Polish diminutives Danka, Danusia, Danutka, and Dana; and related internationals Daniela, Danielle, and Dana. The name blends sturdy tradition with an understated, vintage charm.
| Danuta Szaflarska Danuta Szaflarska was a celebrated Polish film and stage actress, best known for her long and influential career in Polish cinema and theater. She appeared in well-known films including Zakazane piosenki and Skarb, and in 2008 she received the Złota Kaczka award for best Polish actress of the century. | Danuta Stenka Danuta Stenka is a Polish actress best known for her acclaimed work in theater, film, and television. Born in Sierakowice, Poland, on 10 October 1961, she made her stage debut in 1984 and has since earned major theater awards for her performances. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL | Girls | 0 | #25 | 13,547 | 5,096 |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| PL | 0 | #82 | 305 | 2,600 | |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #91 | 2 | 865 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #119 | 86 | 1,904 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #123 | 3 | 3,755 |
| Norway | Girls | 1989 | #140 | 4 | 585 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #185 | 6 | 4,850 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #223 | 3 | 3,308 |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #232 | 11 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #268 | 68 | 6,459 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #293 | 2 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #294 | 23 | 7,429 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #309 | 33 | 5,378 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| France | Girls | 1984 | #351 | 3 | 1,721 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #374 | 47 | 1,885 |
| Germany | 0 | #417 | 21 | 2,542 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #457 | 480 | 4,949 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #501 | 30 | 8,334 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #640 | 6 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IT | 0 | #686 | 29 | 4,183 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #729 | 10 | 3,895 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #773 | 183 | 5,933 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #802 | 808 | 9,415 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #914 | 70 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #930 | 12 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Danuta is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:
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