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Meanings

Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning:

In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Dawn is: Awakening.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Dawn is: Aurora. The first appearance of daylight; daybreak. Dawn. From the English word dawn.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Dawn is: Awakening.

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