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BoyPronounced American English /ˈdɑn.ə.vən/; British English /ˈdɒn.ə.vən/Dutch language family

Donovan

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Donndubháin, itself derived from the given name Donndubán.

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Donovan is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈdɑn.ə.vən/; British English /ˈdɒn.ə.vən/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈdɑn.ə.vən/; British English /ˈdɒn.ə.vən/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Donndubháin, itself derived from the given name Donndubán. This name is borne by the Scottish folk musician Donovan Leitch (1946-), known simply as Donovan.

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Usage: english

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