Danica
/danika/from spelling rules
Danica is a female given name in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/danika/
Did you know?
- While Danica is used in Spanish, it is more common in Slavic languages where it refers to the 'morning star' or the planet Venus.
- While it is a given name in Spanish, it is not of Spanish or Latin origin. It is a Slavic name that entered many Romance languages via Eastern European influence.
- In Spanish naming customs, Danica would typically be followed by two surnames, one from the father and one from the mother.
Examples in context
- Danica es una buena persona.Danica is a good person.
- ¿Conoces a Danica?Do you know Danica?
- Danica vive en Madrid.Danica lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Elena¿Has visto a Danica hoy?Have you seen Danica today?
- MateoNo, no he visto a Danica.No, I haven't seen Danica.
- ElenaElla quería hablar contigo, Mateo.She wanted to talk to you, Mateo.
- MateoEntonces le llamaré más tarde.Then I will call her later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
