How to Pronounce Donovan
Donovan / dɒnuhvihn /
The name Donovan is a Male name of English origin meaning "Dark chieftain". It is pronounced dɒnuhvihn.
English Male
Meaning & Origin
Donovan is a English name meaning "Dark chieftain". Irish: Ó Donndubháin, from Donn meaning "brown, dark" and Dubhán, a double diminutive of dubh "dark."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dɒnuhvihn
IPA dɒnəvɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dɒnuhvihn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Donovan?
- Donovan is pronounced dɒnuhvihn.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Donovan?
- The correct pronunciation of Donovan is dɒnuhvihn (IPA: dɒnəvɪn).
- Is Donovan a English name?
- Yes, Donovan is a English name meaning "Dark chieftain".
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