Dainis

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in early 20th century. Masculine form of Daina, from daina (“folk song”).

Proper noun

Dainis m

  1. A male given name.

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: Dainis was the only given name of 6026 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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