Dean
/deeːn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Dean is a English name meaning "Valley; dean". The name Dean has multiple possible origins. It could be from the Old English word "dene" meaning "valley", or from the Old French word "deien" and Latin "decanus", referring to a church official or head of a chapter.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic deeːn
IPA diːn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as deeːn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dean
- · Dean Martin - Singer and Actor
- · James Dean - Actor
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