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Dante

Italianmasculine2 syllables

The story behind Dante

Borrowed from Italian Dànte, a reduced form of Durànte.

Other language forms and explanations (5)
  • Dutch entry

    Borrowed from Italian Dànte.

  • Hungarian entry

    Borrowed from Italian Dànte.

  • Polish entry

    Borrowed from Italian Dànte.

  • Portuguese entry

    Borrowed from Italian Dànte.

  • Spanish entry

    Borrowed from Italian Dànte.

Pronunciation

US: /ˈdɑnteɪ/

Regional pronunciation variants
  • UK: /ˈdænti/
  • UK: /ˈdænteɪ/
  • Dutch: /ˈdɑn.tə/
  • Hungarian: [ˈdɒntɛ]
  • Polish: /ˈdan.tɛ/
  • Portuguese; Brazil: /ˈdɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
  • Portuguese; Portugal: /ˈdɐ̃.tɨ/
  • Spanish: /ˈdante/
  • Spanish: [ˈd̪ãn̪.t̪e]

Popularity

Dante ranked #308 in US for 2025.

Source: SSA national baby names

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Middle Names for Dante

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3 syllables
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3 syllables
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Sibling Names for Dante

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3 syllables
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Adolfo

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3 syllables
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Aida

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Syllables
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