Danu

Danu is an ancient Scythian word meaning "river". The commonly proposed etymology of the names of the Danube River, Dnieper River, Dniester River, Don River, and Donets River.

Danu may also refer to:
 * Danu, the mother goddess of the Tuatha De Danann (Old Irish: "the peoples of the goddess Danu")
 * Danu, an asura and Hindu primordial goddess of primeval waters.
 * Dewi Danu, a Balinese Hindu water goddess.