Don
/dahn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Don is a English name meaning "World rule". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Primarily a short form of Donald, which comes from the Gaelic name Domhnall. Domhnall is composed of the elements *dumno-* meaning "world" and *val-* meaning "rule".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dahn
IPA dɑn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dahn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Don
- · Don Rickles - Comedian
- · Don Johnson - Actor
- · Don McLean - Singer-Songwriter
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