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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Polish
Pronunciation: Polish: /daˈnuta/ — da-NOO-tah (stress on second syllable)

What is the meaning of the name Danuta ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Danuta

Danuta Szaflarska Actor · Born 1915 · Poland 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 Actor · Born 1961 · Poland 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.

Danuta – Popularity by country

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:

Norway
France
AE
AO
Austria

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People also ask about Danuta

Danuta is predominantly a girl's name.
Danuta is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Polish: /daˈnuta/ — da-NOO-tah (stress on second syllable).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Danutė (Lithuanian), Danuša (Czech/Slovak), Danka (diminutive), Danusia (Polish diminutive) and Danutka (diminutive).
Yes — Danuta ranked #140 in Norway in 1989, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Danuta ranks highest in Norway (#140 in 1989).
Danuta's popularity is declining. It moved from #132 in 1980 to #140 in 1989 in Norway.
Yes — 2 notable people named Danuta are in our database, including Danuta Szaflarska (Actor), Danuta Stenka (Actor).