Donovan
From an Irish surname, derived from Ó Donndubháin, itself from the given name Donndubán, containing dond (brown) and dubh (dark).
Meaning and origin
Donovan originated as an Irish surname in the form Ó Donndubháin, an anglicized version of an older Irish name.
How to pronounce Donovan
| English (US) | DAH-nuh-vun /ˈdɑːnəvən/ |
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