Destiny
From the English word meaning "destiny" or "fate", ultimately derived from Latin destino meaning "to determine".
Meaning and origin
Destiny emerged as a given name only during the second half of the 20th century in English-speaking countries.
How to pronounce Destiny
| English (US) | des-TIN-ee /dɛˈstɪni/ |
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