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Destiny

A name meaning "destiny, fate".

Quick answer

Destiny is a girl name meaning "destiny, fate".

GenderGirl
Meaningdestiny, fate
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

The name means simply "destiny, fate" from the English word, ultimately from Latin destino "to determine", a derivative of sto "to stand". It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world only since the last half of the 20th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english