"Dawna" meaning in English

See Dawna in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Dawn + -a in the 20th century. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Dawn|a}} Dawn + -a Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dawna
  1. A female given name from English. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Dawna-en-name-2onTjvcs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -a

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