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Danica

Danica is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “morning star, Venus.” Derived from the Slavic word danica, meaning morning star or the planet Venus as the dawn star.

how do you pronounce Danica?

DAN-ih-kah

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what does Danica mean?

The name Danica means “morning star, Venus.” It comes from the Slavic language tradition.

Derived from the Slavic word danica, meaning morning star or the planet Venus as the dawn star. It is common across Slavic countries and has been used in the United States since the 1980s.

who are famous people named Danica?

  • Danica Patrick
  • Danica McKellar

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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