ThinkabaraDante: meaning and origin
Dante
“Enduring, steadfast”
About the name Dante
Dante is a boy’s name from the Italian tradition. Its meaning is “enduring, steadfast”. Names from Italian, warm and musical, with lots of vowels — like Luca, Gianna, Enzo and Aria.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Italian names
- Enzo 👦Ruler of the home; an Italian form of Henry · Italian
- Giovanni 👦God is gracious · Italian
- Leonardo 👦Brave as a lion · Italian
- Lorenzo 👦From Laurentum; crowned with laurel · Italian
- Luca 👦From Lucania; a form of Luke · Italian
- Marco 👦Warlike; dedicated to Mars · Italian
- Matteo 👦Gift of God · Italian
Sibling name ideas (Italian, girls)
- Allegra 👧Cheerful, lively · Italian
- Aria 👧Air; a solo song in an opera · Italian
- Ariana 👧Most holy · Italian
- Bianca 👧White, pure · Italian
- Chiara 👧Clear, bright · Italian
- Francesca 👧Free, from France · Italian
- Gia 👧God is gracious; a short form of Gianna · Italian
- Gianna 👧God is gracious; a form of Giovanna · Italian
More boy names starting with D
- Dakari 👦A modern American name; happiness · African American
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Daniel 👦God is my judge · Hebrew
- Darnell 👦Hidden nook; from an English surname, popular in African American families · African American
- David 👦Beloved · Hebrew
- Declan 👦Full of goodness; an Irish saint · Irish
- DeShawn 👦God is gracious; a modern American blend of De- and Shawn · African American
- Dev 👦God, divine · Sanskrit / Indian
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
Questions and answers
What does the name Dante mean?
Dante is a name of Italian origin. It means: enduring, steadfast.
Is Dante a boy or girl name?
Dante is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Dante have?
Dante has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.