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Danai
Greek princess, gift
Origin
Greek
Used in
el
Origin and meaning of Danai
Danai (Δανάη) is a name from Greek mythology: daughter of King Acrisius of Argos and mother of the hero Perseus, conceived when Zeus visited her as a shower of golden rain. Its exact etymology is debated, possibly rooted in an older pre-Greek word. The name is loved in modern Greece for its elegant brevity, soft sound, and strong tie to classical mythology, while staying pleasantly uncommon.
Variants around the world
How Danai sounds in other languages.
Danae
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