It’s actually a plural form of the ‘daand’, which means ‘tooth,’ which is further derived from Sanskrit word ‘danta’. 
 
 
 
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 Romany is also spelled Romani, or Rommany. It’s also an important family name, having taken one of the top spots in the first half of 1900. 
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