Dwayne
/DWAYN/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Dwayne is a English name meaning "Dark, black". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. The name Dwayne is of Irish origin. It is derived from the surname "Ó Dubháin," which means "descendant of Dubhán," where "dubh" means "dark" or "swarthy."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic DWAYN
IPA ˈdweɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as DWAYN. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dwayne
- · Dwayne Johnson - Actor
- · Dwayne Wade - Basketball Player
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