Find out how popular the first name Danis has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Danis by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Danis is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Danis.

The history of the first name Danis

The name Danis originates from the Old Slavic language and has its roots in the ancient Slavic cultures that inhabited parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The name is derived from the word "dana", which means "gift" or "present", suggesting that it was likely given to children as a token of gratitude or blessing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danis can be found in the Cyrillic manuscripts from the 9th century, which were written by the medieval scholars and missionaries Saints Cyril and Methodius. These texts played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity among the Slavic peoples and the development of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic alphabets.

In the 11th century, the name Danis was mentioned in the Primary Chronicle, a historical record of the early Rus' people and the foundation of the Kievan Rus' state. This suggests that the name was in use among the Eastern Slavic tribes during that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Danis. One of the earliest recorded figures was Danis Nekhlyudov (1285-1348), a Russian nobleman and military commander who served under Prince Ivan Kalita of Moscow. Another prominent figure was Danis Mikhailovich Shakhovskoy (1534-1598), a Russian boyar and military leader during the reign of Ivan the Terrible.

In the 16th century, Danis Zbaraskyi (1550-1621) was a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman and politician who served as a voivode (provincial governor) in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. He played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's political and military affairs.

During the 18th century, Danis Aleksandrovich Fonvizin (1744-1792) was a Russian writer, playwright, and satirist who is considered one of the founders of Russian literary criticism. His works, such as the satirical comedy "The Minor" and the essay "The Cachectic", exposed the flaws and corruption in Russian society at the time.

Another notable figure with the name Danis was Danis Petrovich Shcherbachev (1890-1942), a Soviet military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Leningrad during World War II. He was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his bravery and leadership during the Siege of Leningrad.

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