Dana

¹ American  

[dah-nuh] / ˈdɑ nə /

noun

Irish Mythology.

1. Danu.

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Dana ² American  

[dey-nuh] / ˈdeɪ nə /

noun

1. Charles Anderson, 1819–97, U.S. journalist, editor, and publisher.

2. Edward Salisbury, 1849–1935, U.S. mineralogist and physicist.

3. his father James Dwight, 1813–95, U.S. geologist and mineralogist.

4. Richard Henry, Jr., 1815–82, U.S. jurist, author, and sailor: specialist in admiralty law.

5. a male or female given name.

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Dana British  

/ ˈdeɪnə /

noun

1. James Dwight (dwaɪt). 1813–95, American geologist; noted for his work The System of Mineralogy (1837)

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Example Sentences

New research by the Protest Project, led by sociologists Dana Fisher and Arman Azedi, suggests that No Kings is having a positive effect on encouraging political engagement, efficacy and momentum among participants.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“Recently, consumer companies have been using the word ‘uncertainty’ more often,” writes Telsey Advisory Group Chief Executive Officer Dana Telsey on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Zuffa Boxing is owned by UFC president Dana White, so critics have asked why the 56-year-old isn't paying similar amounts to his MMA fighters under contract.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“That’s fate. I don’t, I don’t know,” Newsom said to CNN’s Dana Bash, throwing up his hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“I want to hear Dana read, that’s all.”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler