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Dena

Possibly a shortened form of feminine names ending in '-dena', or an English variant of Deanna, itself derived from a Latin name meaning 'divine'.

Meaning and origin

Dena appeared in English-speaking regions as both an independent name and a variant of Deanna.

How to pronounce Dena

English (US)DEE-nuh /ˈdinə/

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