What Does the Name Dai Mean

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The name Dai comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dai below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Dai Name Meaning

WelshDerived from the old Celtic word dei meaning "to shine". This name is also used as a Welsh diminutive of DAVID.

Origin: WelshGender: Boy
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1 Deven
2 Dor
3 Dev
4 Dagan
5 Dimas
6 Dean
7 Darin
8 Dong
9 Daryl
10 Deep
11 Dierk
12 Dipak
13 Darma
14 Dölf
15 Dave
16 Dom
17 Dawa
18 Diniz
19 Dawid
20 Dilip
21 Dacre
22 Daud
23 Davud
24 Dayo
25 Don
26 Daan
27 Dídac
28 Dip
29 Devon
30 Dejen
31 Domen
32 Deo
33 Deror
34 Deneb
35 Dex
36 Deion
37 Dolph
38 Derby
39 Dénes
40 Dante
41 Danne
42 Didi
43 Donát
44 Daren
45 Davor
46 Darby
47 Denny
48 Diogo
49 Dion
50 Dinh
51 Daw
52 Dag
53 Dane
54 Donny
55 Davy
56 Dinko
57 Davey
58 Daly
59 Da
60 Davin
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