Dune
Gender: Boy
Origin: Scottish and English
Meaning: Brown-skinned soldier
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Dune Meaning and Origin
Dune is a boy’s name meaning “brown-skinned soldier” and is of Scottish and English origin. In English, the name “Dune” is derived from the word meaning a large hill of sand formed by wind or water, typically found in deserts or near coastal areas. It can also refer to a barren or desolate area. As a given name, “Dune” may evoke qualities such as strength, resilience, and a sense of adventure. The name “Dune” gained popularity through Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, “Dune,” published in 1965. The book is set in a distant future and features a desert planet called Arrakis, also known as Dune. “Dune” is also a name with African origins. In some African languages, “Dune” means “rain” or “water.”
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