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Hebrew/English · Unisex name

Dani

“God is my judge”

About the name Dani

Dani is a unisex diminutive of Daniel and Danielle, both derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning ‘God is my judge’. The Hebrew root ‘dan’ means ‘judge’. Daniel is a prominent biblical figure, known as a prophet who survived the lions’ den in the Book of Daniel. Dani is used as a familiar or affectionate form for both boys and girls, especially for Daniel, Danielle, or Daniela, in English-speaking countries and internationally. It is also found as a given name in its own right.

Meaning
God is my judge
Origin
Hebrew/English
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
DAH-nee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Dani

  • Dani Marie
  • Dani Elizabeth
  • Dani Grace
  • Dani Lynn
  • Dani Rose

Questions about Dani

What does Dani mean?
Dani is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge".
How do you pronounce Dani?
Dani is pronounced DAH-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Dani?
Variants of Dani include Dany, Dannie.

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