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Dan

Meaning

Of Hebrew origin. Means "justice".

Traits and personality

Numerology ties the initials D, M and V to the number 4, associated with steadiness and loyalty — dependable personalities, committed to what they set out to do. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
D
Syllables
1

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