Danis means “knowledge”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Danis is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Danis mean?
Literally: from danish 'knowledge'
Literal meaning
Danis is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “knowledge”, from from danish 'knowledge'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Danis in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Danis mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Данис and Danis (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “knowledge” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Danis mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Danis (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “knowledge” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Danis come from?
Persian, compound. From from danish 'knowledge'.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Danis?
Danis is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Danis across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ДанисCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “knowledge” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | DanisLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “knowledge” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Danis
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Данис | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Danis | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Danis | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Danis
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- AbdulmuttelibBoy“seeker of knowledge”
- AbdulpazilBoy“learned, virtuous person”
- AbdüzzekiBoy“servant of the Intelligent”
- AblikimBoy“servant of the Wise”
Sibling names for Danis
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Danis rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GakilBoy“intelligent, wise”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- GarifBoy“knowing, expert”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZakiyaGirl“pure, intelligent”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ArifBoy“knowing”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- GilmetdinBoy“knowledge of the faith”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZakiBoy“pure, clever”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- HikmatBoy“wisdom”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- TalibBoy“seeker of knowledge; student”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Danis
What does the name Danis mean?
Danis means “knowledge”. It comes from Persian elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Danis a girl's or a boy's name?
Danis is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Danis come from?
Danis is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Danis?
Danis is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Danis have?
Danis has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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