"Dawn" meaning in All languages combined

See Dawn on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From dawn. Etymology templates: {{m|en|dawn}} dawn Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dawn
  1. A female given name from English sometimes given to a girl born at that time of day. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Dawn-en-name-3R9VwvXh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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