Meaning & origin
A reliable meaning for Danaë isn’t established in our sources yet. Rather than guess, we show what is recorded: how the name is used, how often, and the names it’s connected to.
The story
In Greek mythology, Danaë is associated with the daughter of Acrisius.
Danaë’s family of names
In French usage, Danaë has a related form in Danaé.
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Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Spellings & scripts 1
The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.
Similar names
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