Can someone help me with name translations and pronunciation

[newtothis]

There has been some debate here as of late within our family and friends that I hope someone can clear up for us. First off, is "Donato" as a first name Dan or Don in english? Also is "Dante" Italian for Dan? Next question: what is the correct pronunciation for "Iaccheri"? I am embarassed that we have to ask as this seems to me to be Italian 101.

Thanks for your help
Newtothis

[liviomoreno]

First off, is "Donato" as a first name Dan or Don in english?

To me it could be both

Also is "Dante" Italian for Dan?

I would ask the question the other way round: is Dan English for Dante?
and I would answer no...

Next question: what is the correct pronunciation for "Iaccheri"?

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[Lucap]

Try this http://www.oddcast.com/demos/tts/tts_ex ... hp?clients

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Il mio cognome lo sbaglia... ma tanto ci sono abituato: lo sbagliano anche gli italiani
(my surname is pronounced wrong, but i don't care: it usually happens with italian native speaker too )

L.

[misbris]

The Italian for Dan or Daniel would be Daniele. There really is not an English equivalent for Dante, and Donato could be shortened to either Don or Dan.