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Dain

Dain is a name used as both a given name and a surname in various cultures. In Nordic and Baltic contexts the form Dáin or Dain appears as a masculine given name; in some cases it is used as a surname. The precise origin of the name varies by language and region, and etymological explanations are not uniform, with possibilities ranging from ancient Germanic roots to standalone usage.

In fiction, Dáin Ironfoot, commonly referred to as Dáin II Ironfoot, is a prominent dwarven king in

Outside of Tolkien, Dain appears occasionally as a personal name and, less commonly, as a surname in

J.
R.
R.
Tolkien's
legendarium.
He
rules
the
Iron
Hills
during
the
events
surrounding
The
Hobbit
and
the
War
of
the
Ring,
and
is
portrayed
as
a
steadfast
ally
of
Thorin
Oakenshield
and
the
other
dwarves.
different
countries.
Today
its
usage
is
relatively
limited
and
pronunciation
varies
with
language.
The
name
can
be
encountered
across
Europe
and
in
diaspora
communities,
reflecting
broader
patterns
of
cultural
exchange
and
naming
practices.