Danon

Danon is a surname and, less commonly, a given name used in various cultures. It occurs most frequently among Jewish communities in Israel and the diaspora, and it has also appeared in some European contexts. The name is often treated as a patronymic derived from the given name Dan, which in Hebrew means "judge." The addition of the suffix -on is a common stylistic variant in surnames and does not indicate a specific ethnicity beyond its usage in certain communities.

In modern use, Danon is primarily encountered as a family name rather than a personal given name. Individuals bearing the surname have contributed to a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, business, and public life. The name may appear in diverse spellings in different languages or countries.

There are no universally recognized places or organizations that are named exactly Danon, though place names and surnames can sometimes appear in local contexts or as part of longer toponyms or corporate names.

For related topics, see the given name Dan, the surname Don, and variant spellings such as Danoun or Danouni if encountered in your sources.