Japanese Names that Start With D

A name with an international and adaptable sound, similar to Diana and Dana, this name was used very commonly in Latvia in the 20th century. Pronounced as DYE-nuh, it has the cheerful meaning of "song" from its Lithuanian and Latvian roots.
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As a Japanese name, however, it is pronounced with three syllables (DAH-EE-NAH), and likely means "my greens, my vegetables", although other interpretations include "my south" and "great, beautiful".
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Additionally, it may be used as a spelling variation of Biblical Dinah or the multicultural Dana, pronounced as DYE-nuh and DAY-nuh in these cases. 

Daina

Pronunciation would not be obvious to Americans. 

There are 2 Japanese names that start with the letter D for boys and girls, including Daina and Dai.

Japanese Names that Start With D

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Daina

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