Dean
/deeːn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Dean is a English name meaning "Valley; dean". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Austria. The name Dean has multiple possible origins. It could be from the Old English word "dene" meaning "valley", or from the Old French word "deien" and Latin "decanus", referring to a church official or head of a chapter.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic deeːn
IPA diːn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as deeːn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dean
- · Dean Martin - Singer and Actor
- · James Dean - Actor
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