Gender Masculine
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. DAN-teh(Italian) DAHN-tay(English) DAN-tee(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Medieval short form of Durante. The most notable bearer of this name was Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the Italian poet who wrote the Divine Comedy.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesDurans(Late Roman)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024