Dante Name Meaning
The name Dante comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dante below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dante Name Meaning
ItalianMedieval short form of DURANTE. The most notable bearer of this name was Dante Alighieri, the 13th-century Italian poet who wrote the 'Divine Comedy'.
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