Danladi
Danladi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Son born on Sunday”.
| Meaning | Son born on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hausa (from Arabic al-aḥad, Sunday) |
| Pronunciation | dahn-LAH-dee |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Danladi
Danladi is a Hausa day name meaning 'son of Sunday', for a boy born on that day. It joins dan, 'son of', with Lahadi, the Hausa word for Sunday, which comes from Arabic al-aḥad, 'the first day'. The girl's equivalent is Ladi. Hausa has a whole set of these names, such as Balarabe for Wednesday and Danjuma for Friday.
Is Danladi a Muslim name?
Danladi is a Hausa name built on an Arabic-derived word, and it is mostly used by Muslim families in northern Nigeria, though Hausa-speaking Christians use it too.
Where is the name Danladi used?
Common throughout Hausa-speaking northern Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danladi mean?
Danladi means 'Son born on Sunday'. It comes from Hausa (from Arabic al-aḥad, Sunday).
Is Danladi a Muslim name?
Danladi is a Hausa name built on an Arabic-derived word, and it is mostly used by Muslim families in northern Nigeria, though Hausa-speaking Christians use it too.
How do you pronounce Danladi?
Danladi is pronounced dahn-LAH-dee.