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Re: Danica/Danika derivations

by Ivayla (guest)

4/13/2004, 11:28 PM

in reply to a message by Melina

Danica is derived from the Slavic denitsa (or denica, dennitsa, depending on the transcription). Denitsa is a colloquial name for the planet Venus, also dubbed the morning star since it is the last "star" that disappears in the morning.

Etymologically speaking, denitsa is derived from den - day.

I hope that helps :)

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- Melina (guest)

4/13/2004, 11:47 PM

Thanks! That is exactly what I was looking for!

- Melina (guest)

4/13/2004, 11:47 PM

Thanks! That is exactly what I was looking for!