Gender: Male
Pronunciation: D EY N AH AE N D R UW Z
Carver Dana Andrews was an American film actor who became a major star in what is now known as film noir. A leading man during the 1940s, he continued acting in less prestigious roles and character parts into the 1980s. He is best known for his portrayal of obsessed police detective Mark McPherson in the noir Laura (1944) and his critically acclaimed performance as World War II veteran Fred Derry in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 2, 2024
On the name Dana Andrews, Dana means God is My Judge, A Dane, Judge, Arbiter, Mother of the Gods in Myths, From Denmark, Old English.
The name Dana Andrews is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dana is commonly found in United States of America, Iran, Czechia, and 97 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D EY N AH AE N D R UW Z
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Dana is recorded 100,535 times globally, ranking it as the 576th most common name worldwide.
Dana is most prevalent in United States of America, with 18,243 occurrences, making it the 312th most popular name in the country.
In Czechia, the name Dana is found among 1 in every 12 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #312 | 1 : 99 |
| Iran | #78 | 1 : 28 |
| Czechia | #49 | 1 : 12 |
| Israel | #41 | 1 : 52 |
| Italy | #624 | 1 : 210 |
| Iraq | #340 | 1 : 231 |
| Saudi Arabia | #651 | 1 : 580 |
| Palestine | #56 | 1 : 84 |
| Colombia | #662 | 1 : 385 |
| Kazakhstan | #153 | 1 : 66 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dana from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Carver Dana Andrews was an American film actor who became a major star in what is now known as film noir. A leading man during the 1940s, he continued acting in less prestigious roles and character parts into the 1980s. He is best known for his portrayal of obsessed police detective Mark McPherson in the noir Laura (1944) and his critically acclaimed performance as World War II veteran Fred Derry in The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Dana Andrews is a singer/musician from Augusta, Georgia. She was a top 15 finalist on the TV show Rock Star: Supernova. Dana is currently living and working as a musician in Los Angeles, CA.
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