Dinah

Dinah is a female given name pronounced with two syllables: /ˈdaɪ.nə/. It is often used as a proper noun and appears in biblical and literary contexts. The name carries a light, friendly carry; in speech, the first syllable carries primary stress, while the second remains unstressed, producing a crisp diphthong followed by a schwa. Usage is casual in spoken English and formal in written contexts when naming a person.