Deana

Deana is an English feminine name that arose as a variant spelling of Deanna or Diana. Diana derives from the Latin divus, meaning divine or heavenly, and was the name of the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting, counterpart to the Greek Artemis. The spelling Deana gained wider use in the twentieth century, influenced in part by the popularity of the singer and actress Deanna Durbin. Related forms include Dena, Deanna, and Diana.