Dai - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Dai

βš₯
dye'dye'1 syllable
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Welsh
Bright

MEANING

To shine

ORIGIN

Welsh

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Welsh word 'dewi' meaning to shine or be bright.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Welsh culture, the name is sometimes associated with Saint David, the patron saint of Wales.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Dai has been used in Wales as a diminutive form of the name David.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
Strong

MEANING

BeltBandOr zone

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character εΈ¦, which means belt or band.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Chinese culture, the meaning of the name can vary depending on the character used.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Dai is a common surname in China and can also be a given name.

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