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Meaning and origin
Dean is a English boy name. The meaning of the name is `Chief`.


Where is it used?
The name Dean is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Dene (In English)


For the opposite sex use:
In English: Deena (F)
In English: Deana (F)
In English: Deanna (F)
In English: Deanne (F)


See also
In French and in English: Diane
In English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and in Roman Mythology: Diana
In the bible and in English: Dinah


Extra information:
Alternative meanings (Old English) Valley

What Dean`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Dean:
   Not too common
   The worst thing about the name:
   Dean is a short name so gets lenghtened. My worst is Deanus McPenis
   If my name wasn`t Dean....:
   I'd like something with a bit of flair. Dean is quite a dull name.
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