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Look up dean in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Dean may refer to: Dean (given name) Dean (surname), a surname of Anglo-Saxon English origin Dean (South
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British singer (born 1999)
Dean (born 14 March 1999) is an English singer and songwriter. Her accolades include four Brit Awards and the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Dean signed
Olivia_Dean
American actor (born 1966)
Dean George Cain (né Tanaka; born July 31, 1966) is an American actor best known for portraying Superman in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The
Dean_Cain
American computer scientist and software engineer
Jeffrey Adgate Dean (born July 23, 1968) is an American computer scientist and software engineer. Since 2018, he has been the lead of Google AI. He was
Jeff_Dean
American actor (1931–1955)
James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood in the 1950s
James_Dean
American climber and BASE jumper (1972–2015)
Dean Spaulding Potter (April 14, 1972 – May 16, 2015) was an American rock climber, alpinist, BASE jumper, and highliner, who invented the extreme sport
Dean_Potter
Academic title
Dean is a title employed in academic administrations such as colleges or universities for a person with significant authority over a specific academic
Dean_(education)
American singer and actor (1917–1995)
Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, comedian and television host. Nicknamed the "King
Dean_Martin
American politician (born 1948)
Howard Brush Dean III (born November 17, 1948) is an American physician and retired politician who served as the 79th governor of Vermont from 1991 to
Howard_Dean
American actor (born 1963)
Dean Joseph Norris (born April 8, 1963) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Hank Schrader on the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013). Throughout
Dean_Norris
Japanese actor, musician, model, film director, voice actor, and producer (born 1980)
Tatsuo; born August 19, 1980), better known as Dean Fujioka (ディーン・フジオカ, Dīn Fujioka; stylized as DEAN FUJIOKA) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, singer
Dean_Fujioka
South African actress (1990–2022)
Charlbi Dean Kriek (/ˈʃɑːrlbi/ SHARL-bee; 5 February 1990 – 29 August 2022) was a South African model and actress. She was best known for her roles in
Charlbi_Dean
British civil servant and Titanic survivor (1912–2009)
Eliza Gladys Dean (2 February 1912 – 31 May 2009), known as Millvina Dean, was a British civil servant, cartographer, and the last living survivor of the
Millvina_Dean
Footballer (born 2005)
Dean Donny Huijsen Wijsmuller (Dutch: [ˈdiːn ˈɦœy.sə(n)]; born 14 April 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club
Dean_Huijsen
Dark fantasy television series (2005–2020)
lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the two brothers as they hunt demons, ghosts
Supernatural (American TV series)
Supernatural_(American_TV_series)
American record producer (born 1978)
Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, rapper and DJ. Born and raised in the
Swizz_Beatz
American basketball player (born 1996)
Dean Jackson Wade (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association
Dean_Wade
English ice dancer (born 1958)
Sir Christopher Colin Dean (born 27 July 1958) is a British ice dancer considered, with his skating partner, Jayne Torvill, amongst the greatest ice dancers
Christopher_Dean
American serial killer (1939–1973)
Dean Arnold Corll (December 24, 1939 – August 8, 1973) was an American serial killer and sex offender who abducted, raped, tortured and murdered at least
Dean_Corll
1847 novel by Emily Brontë
and falls ill. While he recovers, Lockwood's housekeeper, Ellen "Nelly" Dean, tells the story of the strange family. Nelly's tale Thirty years earlier
Wuthering_Heights
American singer-songwriter (born 1946)
use Dean's surname professionally, she has stated that her passport reads "Dolly Parton Dean" and she sometimes uses Dean when signing contracts. Dean, who
Dolly_Parton
American actor and singer (1951–1987)
entertainer Dean Martin. Martin's parents were the singer and entertainer Dean Martin and his second wife, Jeanne Biegger. Dean Paul was the fifth of Dean Martin's
Dean_Paul_Martin
Fictional character
Dean Winchester is one of the two protagonists from the American drama television series Supernatural, along with his younger brother Sam. He is portrayed
Dean_Winchester
American actor (born 1964)
Dean Gerard Winters (born July 20, 1964) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Ryan O'Reily on the HBO prison drama Oz and his roles in the
Dean_Winters
American journalist
Dean Takahashi (born October 28, 1964) is an American business journalist and author specializing in the tech and video game industries. He is best known
Dean_Takahashi
American political commentator (born 2004)
Dean Withers (born September 1, 2004) is an American liberal political commentator and live streamer on TikTok and YouTube. He gained prominence starting
Dean_Withers
Geographical, historical and cultural region in England
The Forest of Dean (Forest of Dean English: Vorest o’ Dean) is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of the county of Gloucestershire
Forest_of_Dean
American actor (1903–1991)
Dean Jagger (November 7, 1903 – February 5, 1991) was an American film, stage, and television actor who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Dean_Jagger
American singer, television host and actor (1928–2010)
Jimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010) was an American country music singer, television host, actor and businessman. He was the creator of the
Jimmy_Dean
American author, Watergate figure (born 1938)
John Wesley Dean III (born October 14, 1938) is a disbarred American attorney who served as White House Counsel for U.S. President Richard Nixon from July
John_Dean
Topics referred to by the same term
Michael Dean or Mike Dean may refer to: Michael Dean (artist) (born 1977), British artist Michael Dean (broadcaster) (1933–2015), New Zealand-born television
Michael_Dean
American rock musician
Melchiondo Jr. (born September 25, 1970), better known by his stage name Dean Ween, is an American guitarist, singer and a founding member of the alternative
Dean_Ween
American professional wrestler (born 1960)
Dean Shelly Simon (born August 4, 1960), better known by the ring name Dean Malenko, is an American retired professional wrestler. He is signed with All
Dean_Malenko
American businessman (born 1951)
Dean Lawrence Kamen (/ˈkeɪmɛn/; born April 5, 1951) is an American engineer, inventor, and businessman. He is known for his invention of the Segway and
Dean_Kamen
2025 single by Olivia Dean
"Man I Need" is a song by English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, released on 15 August 2025 as the third single from her second studio album, The Art of
Man_I_Need
2025 studio album by Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean. It was released through Capitol and Polydor Records on 26 September 2025. For a pop and R&B record, it features production from Dean herself
The_Art_of_Loving_(album)
American former bodybuilder (born 1964)
Ronald Dean Coleman (born May 13, 1964) is an American former professional bodybuilder who is widely regarded as the greatest bodybuilder of all time.
Ronnie_Coleman
Part of an inlet in British Columbia, Canada
Dean Channel is the upper end of one of the longest inlets of the British Columbia Coast, 105 km (65.2 mi) from its head at the mouth of the Kimsquit River
Dean_Channel
Position in the Church of England
The dean of Windsor is the spiritual head of the canons of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, England. The dean chairs meetings of the Chapter of Canons
Dean_of_Windsor
Head of the Chapter of Wells Cathedral in England
The Dean of Wells is the head of the Chapter of Wells Cathedral in the Mendip district of Somerset, England. The dean's residence is The Dean's Lodging
Dean_of_Wells
1955 car crash that killed American actor
American actor James Dean was killed at the age of 24 in an auto accident on September 30, 1955, near Cholame, California. He had previously competed in
Death_of_James_Dean
American actor (1926–2017)
Harry Dean Stanton (July 14, 1926 – September 15, 2017) was an American actor and musician. In a career that spanned more than six decades, Stanton played
Harry_Dean_Stanton
English footballer (1907–1980)
William Ralph "Dixie" Dean (22 January 1907 – 1 March 1980) was an English footballer who played as a centre forward. Dean holds the record for the most
Dixie_Dean
American musician (born 1965)
Michael George Dean (born March 1, 1965) is an American record producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his synthesizer-heavy
Mike_Dean_(music_producer)
Australian singer-songwriter (born 1987)
Dean Lewis Grant Loaney, known professionally as Dean Lewis, is an Australian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 2016 single "Waves", which
Dean_Lewis
2004 speech by Howard Dean
The Howard Dean scream incident, commonly known as the Dean scream or I Have a Scream speech, was an energetic scream by Howard Dean, the former governor
Dean_scream
American singer-songwriter (born 1986)
Esther Renay Dean, known professionally as Ester Dean, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. She rose to prominence as a pop songwriter
Ester_Dean
The Dean of Leicester is the head (primus inter pares – first among equals) and chair of the chapter of canons, the ruling body of Leicester Cathedral
Dean_of_Leicester
Mixed martial arts referee
Herb Dean (born September 30, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial arts referee and former mixed martial artist. Dean has worked events put
Herb_Dean
American baseball player and coach (1910–1974)
Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean (January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974), also known as Jerome Herman Dean (both the 1910 and the 1920 Censuses show his name as "Jay")
Dizzy_Dean
Football stadium in Bournemouth, England
Dean Court, currently known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Boscombe, a suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, England,
Dean_Court
British musician (born 1984)
Roy Chukwuemeka Nnawuchi, known professionally as Dean Blunt, is a Nigerian-British singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and contemporary artist. He
Dean_Blunt
English ice skating duo
Torvill and Dean (Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean) are British ice dancers and former British, European, Olympic, and World champions. At the Sarajevo
Torvill_and_Dean
English cricketer (born 2000)
Charlotte Ellen Dean (born 22 December 2000) is an English cricketer and the vice-captain of the England women's national cricket team. An all-rounder
Charlie_Dean
English footballer (born 1983)
Dean Ashton (born 24 November 1983) is an English former professional footballer. He made over 240 appearances as a forward in the Football League and
Dean_Ashton
Clerical title in some Christian churches
and the Anglican Communion as well as some Lutheran denominations, a rural dean is a member of clergy who presides over a "rural deanery" (often referred
Rural_dean
Swiss animal sanctuary founder
Dean Schneider (born October 3, 1992, Zurich, Switzerland) is a Swiss former entrepreneur, animal sanctuary founder, wildlife conservationist, and social
Dean_Schneider
American actor (1936–2021)
Robert Dean Stockwell (March 5, 1936 – November 7, 2021) was an American actor and collage artist, whose career in film and television spanned seven decades
Dean_Stockwell
American politician (born 1959)
Madeleine Dean Cunnane (born June 6, 1959) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional
Madeleine_Dean
American financial services company
with Dean Witter Discover & Co.. Dean Witter's chairman and CEO, Philip J. Purcell, became the chairman and CEO of the newly merged Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Morgan_Stanley
Topics referred to by the same term
Roger Dean may refer to: Roger Dean (artist) (born 1944) Roger Dean (Australian politician) (1913–1998) Roger Dean (footballer) (born 1940), Australian
Roger_Dean
American politician and lawyer (1893–1971)
Dean Gooderham Acheson (/ˈætʃɪsən/ ATCH-iss-ən; April 11, 1893 – October 12, 1971) was an American politician and lawyer. As the 51st U.S. secretary of
Dean_Acheson
Australian criminal (1867-1933)
George Dean (14 November 1867 – 7 May 1933) was a ferry boat master in Sydney, Australia, who was charged with attempting to poison his wife. A large part
George_Dean
British Labour Party politician
Joseph Jabez Dean, Baron Dean of Beswick (3 June 1922 – 26 February 1999) was a British Labour Party politician. Dean was born and grew up in Manchester
Joseph Dean, Baron Dean of Beswick
Joseph_Dean,_Baron_Dean_of_Beswick
American actor (1938–2025)
Ronald Charles Dean (August 15, 1938 – October 5, 2025) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in films including Risky Business, The Breakfast
Ron_Dean
American writer and screenwriter (born 1945)
Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, 1945) is an American author. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror,
Dean_Koontz
English footballer (born 1997)
Dean Bradley Henderson (born 12 March 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Crystal Palace, whom
Dean_Henderson
English actor (born 1997)
Dean-Charles Chapman (born 7 September 1997) is an English actor known for portraying Billy Elliot in the West End theatre production of Billy Elliot the
Dean-Charles_Chapman
Topics referred to by the same term
James Dean (1931–1955) was an American actor and racing driver. James, Jimmy, or Jim Dean may also refer to: James Dean Bradfield (born 1969), Welsh singer-songwriter
James_Dean_(disambiguation)
Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, US
71°25′05″W / 41.8231368°N 71.4179716°W / 41.8231368; -71.4179716 The Dean is a boutique hotel located at 122 Fountain Street in Providence, Rhode Island
The_Dean
American chain of upscale grocery stores
Dean & DeLuca is an American chain of upscale grocery stores. The first one was established in New York City's SoHo district by Joel Dean, Giorgio DeLuca
Dean_&_DeLuca
Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2007
Hurricane Dean was the most powerful and destructive tropical cyclone of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season. It ties with Hurricane Mitch for the tenth
Hurricane_Dean
English actor (born 1963)
Dean Andrews (born 6 August 1963) is an English actor. He is known for his role as DS Ray Carling in the BBC drama series Life on Mars. He continued the
Dean_Andrews
American basketball coach (1931–2015)
Dean Edwards Smith (February 28, 1931 – February 7, 2015) was an American men's college basketball head coach. Called a "coaching legend" by the Basketball
Dean_Smith
American actor (born 1966)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan (born April 22, 1966) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the character Negan in the AMC horror drama series The Walking
Jeffrey_Dean_Morgan
Canadian actor
Dean McDermott (born November 16, 1966) is a Canadian actor best known as a reality television personality with his former wife, actress Tori Spelling
Dean_McDermott
American professional wrestler (born 1985)
and Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA). Upon signing with WWE in 2011, he was renamed Dean Ambrose and began competing in the company's developmental territories of
Jon_Moxley
Topics referred to by the same term
Will Dean may refer to: Will Dean (rower) (born 1987), Canadian rower Will Dean (footballer) (born 2000), English soccer player Will Dean (entrepreneur)
Will_Dean
British politician (1924–2009)
Arthur Paul Dean, Baron Dean of Harptree, PC (14 September 1924 – 1 April 2009) was a British politician who held a seat in the House of Commons from 1964
Paul Dean, Baron Dean of Harptree
Paul_Dean,_Baron_Dean_of_Harptree
English pop singer
Hazell Dean (née Hazel Diane Poole; born 27 October 1952) is an English dance-pop singer, who achieved her biggest success in the 1980s as a leading hi-NRG
Hazell_Dean
Ecclesiastical position in England
The Dean of Lincoln is the head of the Chapter of Lincoln Cathedral in the city of Lincoln, England in the Church of England Diocese of Lincoln. The current
Dean_of_Lincoln
American journalist and comedian
Dean Obeidallah is an American lawyer, comedian, and journalist. He is the host of SiriusXM Progress' The Dean Obeidallah Show and a frequent contributor
Dean_Obeidallah
English musicologist
Winton Basil Dean (18 March 1916 – 19 December 2013) was an English musicologist of the 20th century, most famous for his research on the life and works—in
Winton_Dean
English footballer (born 1984)
Dean Scott Lewington (born 18 May 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left-back and centre-back. He spent most of his career
Dean_Lewington
2025 single by Olivia Dean
"So Easy (To Fall in Love)" is a song by English singer-songwriter Olivia Dean, released on 26 September 2025 as the fourth single from her second studio
So_Easy_(To_Fall_in_Love)
English actress (born 1967)
Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress best known as Sharon Watts in EastEnders. An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she
Letitia_Dean
Village near Edinburgh, Scotland
Dean Village (from dene, meaning 'deep valley') is a former village immediately northwest of the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is bounded by Belford
Dean_Village
Topics referred to by the same term
Dean Herbert may refer to: Dean Herbert (footballer) (born 1956), Australian rules footballer Dean Herbert (developer), Australian software developer who
Dean_Herbert
Saudi-born ex-member of al-Qaeda, former spy
Aimen Dean (Arabic: أيمن دین; born 1978) is a former member of al-Qaeda. In 1998, he was recruited by the Secret Intelligence Service and became an MI6
Aimen_Dean
American actor (born 1950)
Richard Dean Anderson (born January 23, 1950) is an American actor. He began his television career in 1976, playing Jeff Webber in the American soap opera
Richard_Dean_Anderson
American filmmaker
Dean Devlin is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor of film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with director Roland
Dean_Devlin
American writer
Maureen Dean (born Maureen Elizabeth Kane; October 10, 1945) is an American writer and former political figure, best known as the wife of John Dean, the
Maureen_Dean
Scottish musician (1945–2018)
Dean Ford (born Thomas McAleese; 5 September 1945 – 31 December 2018) was a Scottish singer and songwriter best known for his tenure as lead vocalist and
Dean_Ford
Canadian actor (born 1973)
Dean Armstrong (born April 24, 1973) is a Canadian actor. Armstrong was born in Owen Sound, Ontario. He attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario
Dean_Armstrong
1957 novel by Jack Kerouac
missing Dean, who had come to see him, by two days. In December 1948, Sal is celebrating Christmas with his relatives in Testament, Virginia, when Dean shows
On_the_Road
American mobster
Charles Dean O'Banion (July 8, 1892 – November 10, 1924) was an American mobster who was the main rival of Johnny Torrio and Al Capone during the brutal
Dean_O'Banion
Welsh footballer and manager
Dean Nicholas Saunders (born 21 June 1964) is a Welsh football manager and former professional footballer. As a player, he was a striker in a career which
Dean_Saunders
American screenwriter
Dean Riesner (November 3, 1918 – August 18, 2002) was an American film and television writer. Riesner was born in New Rochelle, New York. His father, Charles
Dean_Riesner
American musical duo
Jan and Dean were an American rock duo consisting of William Jan Berry (April 3, 1941 – March 26, 2004) and Dean Ormsby Torrence (born March 10, 1940)
Jan_and_Dean
Topics referred to by the same term
Paul Dean may refer to: Paul Dean (minister) (1789–1860), American universalist minister Paul Dean (baseball) (1912–1981), American baseball pitcher Paul
Paul_Dean
DEAN
DEAN
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Dinah, DEANNE means "judgment."Â
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Muslim
Religion
Female
English
Feminine form of English Dean, DEANA means "dean, head, leader."
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Blend of Deanne: (divine) plus variants of Andrea: (masculine) and Sandra: (protector of man. ).
Girl/Female
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Blend of Deanne: (divine) plus variants of Andrea: (masculine) and Sandra: (protector of man. ).
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American, British, English
Strong and Womanly; Blend of Deanne and Variants of Andrea and Sandra; Protector of Man
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Strong and Womanly; Blend of Deanne and Variants of Andrea and Sandra; Protector of Man
Girl/Female
English
Blend of Deanne: (divine) plus variants of Andrea: (masculine) and Sandra: (protector of man. ).
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : in County Donegal this is an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Deagánaigh ‘son of the deacon’ (see Deacon); in County Tipperary it can be from Gaelic Ó Déaghain ‘descendant of the deacon’. In other cases the surname is of English origin (see Dean 1).English : variant of Dean 1.
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Blend of Deanne: (divine) plus variants of Andrea: (masculine) and Sandra: (protector of man. ).
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Indian
Religion
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American, Australian, British, English, Jamaican, Latin
Blend of Deanne Plus Variants of Andrea and Sandra; Divine
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American, Australian, British, English
Strong and Womanly; Blend of Deanne and Variants of Andrea and Sandra; Protector of Man
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English
English : topographic name from Middle English dene ‘valley’ (Old English denu), or a habitational name from any of several places in various parts of England named Dean, Deane, or Deen from this word. In Scotland this is a habitational name from Den in Aberdeenshire or Dean in Ayrshire.English : occupational name for the servant of a dean or nickname for someone thought to resemble a dean. A dean was an ecclesiastical official who was the head of a chapter of canons in a cathedral. The Middle English word deen is a borrowing of Old French d(e)ien, from Latin decanus (originally a leader of ten men, from decem ‘ten’), and thus is a cognate of Deacon.Irish : variant of Deane.Italian : occupational name cognate with 2, from Venetian dean ‘dean’, a dialect form of degan, from degano (Italian decano).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places in Lancashire and West Yorkshire, so named from Old English mearc ‘boundary’ (see Mark 2) + denu ‘valley’ (see Dean 1), i.e. a valley forming a natural boundary.
Male
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 English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Latin word decanus, DEAN means "dean; ecclesiastical supervisor."
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : habitational name from any of the numerous places so called. The vast majority, including those in Cambridgeshire, Cumbria, Dumfries, County Durham, Kent, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northumberland, Oxfordshire, Sussex, and West Yorkshire, are named from Old English denu ‘valley’ (see Dean 1) + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’. An isolated example in Northamptonshire appears in Domesday Book as Dodintone ‘settlement associated with Dodda’.
Female
English
 Variant spelling of English Deana, DEANNA means "dean, head, leader." Variant spelling of English Dinah, meaning "judgment."Â
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English elaborated form of French André, DEANDRE means "man, warrior."Â
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Dean, Head, Leader
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DEAN
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Hindu
(Father of Radha)
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Hindu
Early morning
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English Gaelic
Lives near the bridge over the white water.
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Irish
Black eyed.
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Indian, Telugu
Good Person
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name (Old French d’Eu) for someone from Eu in Seine-Maritime, France (see Doe 2).Welsh : nickname for a fat person, from Welsh tew ‘fat’.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Bright; White
Girl/Female
Hindu
New beginning, Special (Celebrity Name: Kajol)
Male
Italian
Italian form of Anglo-Saxon Eadmund, EDMONDO means "protector of prosperity."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Yeshmit | யேஷà¯à®®à®¿à®¤
Brightness
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n.
An under dean; the deputy or substitute of a dean.
n.
An attendant upon a dignitary, as on a bishop, a dean, a justice, etc.
a.
Of or pertaining to a rural dean; as, a ruridecanal district; the ruridecanal intellect.
n.
The collegiate officer in the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, England, who, besides other duties, has regard to the moral condition of the college.
n.
The head or presiding officer in the faculty of some colleges or universities.
n.
An assembly of monks, or of the prebends and other clergymen connected with a cathedral, conventual, or collegiate church, or of a diocese, usually presided over by the dean.
n.
The office of a dean.
n.
The residence of a dean.
a.
Used of the side of the choir on which the dean's stall is placed; decanal; -- correlative to cantoris; as, the decanal, or decani, side.
n.
A rod or staff, carried as an emblem of authority; as, the verge, carried before a dean.
n.
A chief priest; also, a kind of vicar, or a rural dean.
n.
The chief or senior of a company on occasion of ceremony; as, the dean of the diplomatic corps; -- so called by courtesy.
n.
A registrar or secretary of the faculty in a department of a college, as in a medical, or theological, or scientific department.
n.
The territorial jurisdiction of a dean.
a.
Pertaining to a dean or deanery.
n.
A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop.
pl.
of Deanery
n.
The office or the revenue of a dean. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3.