Danish

knowledge, wisdom

GenderBoyOriginPersian/MalaySay itDAH-nishPopularityCommon Malay name, unrelated to the nationality word
Pronounced DAH-nish

About the name Danish

Danish means knowledge in Persian-Malay usage, a favorite for boys destined to be scholars. It's crisp and easy to say across cultures.

Studious, articulate, and thoughtful.

Fun fact

Despite the spelling, Danish here has no connection to Denmark and comes purely from Persian roots.

Nicknames for Danish

DanNish

Variations

DaanishDanisha

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