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    Dante

    DAHN-tay

    Italian/Latin
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Enduring; Steadfast; Lasting
    Origin
    Italian/Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Dante does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Enduring; Steadfast; Lasting", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Dante.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.053% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Dante endures to receive the crown of life — temptation survived, trial overcome, the steadfast soul whose lasting faith earns the promise.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 24:13

      "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."

    • James 1:12

      "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."

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