Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 04, 2024

Deyn

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Origin: British

Meaning: valley; church official

Deyn is a variation of the boy’s name, Dean, of English origin. It derives from the old English denu, meaning “valley,” and was carried as a last name by families living in valleys throughout medieval England. Dean also means “church official” from the Old French deien, meaning head of a group of ten. In the present day, the term is also used to describe university leaders. Baby Deyn will light up your world and proudly lead his life through peaks and valleys alike.

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