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Dare

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DAIR'DAIR'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Adventurous

MEANING

BoldBrave

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old English 'daru', meaning harm or injury, later evolving into 'dare' with connotations of boldness.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with courage and taking risks.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in literary contexts to denote bravery or challenge.

🇳🇬Yoruba
Sharp

MEANING

Gift

ORIGIN

Nigerian

ETYMOLOGY

In Yoruba culture, 'Dare' is a short form of names like 'Oluwadare' meaning 'God has vindicated'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in Yoruba-speaking regions in Nigeria, often used to express gratitude or blessings.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditional Yoruba names often begin with 'Oluwa', meaning God, and end in various suffixes to convey specific meanings.

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