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How to pronounce Dean (DEEN)

Dean

DEEN

Deen

One syllable, long 'ee'. Common in the 1960s–80s Australian generation.

Notes

One syllable, long 'ee'. Common in the 1960s–80s Australian generation.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old English
Meaning
valley dweller, or church official

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Deano
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

From a surname meaning either 'valley' or referring to a senior church figure.

Notable people

  • James Dean (American actor)
  • Dean Martin (American singer)

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