Hebrew · Boy name
Daniel
“God is my judge”
About the name Daniel
Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, from din, to judge, and el, God, giving the meaning God is my judge. In the Book of Daniel, he is a young Jewish exile at the court of Babylon who interprets the dreams of King Nebuchadnezzar and survives a night in the lions’ den unharmed. The name has been used in Europe since the Middle Ages and is found in nearly every European language. Notable bearers include the English writer Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe, the American frontiersman Daniel Boone, and the Irish political leader Daniel O’Connell. Short forms include Dan and Danny.
- Meaning
- God is my judge
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAN-yel(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
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Middle names for Daniel
- Daniel James
- Daniel Thomas
- Daniel Joseph
- Daniel Alexander
- Daniel Michael
Questions about Daniel
- What does Daniel mean?
- Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge".
- How do you pronounce Daniel?
- Daniel is pronounced DAN-yel, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Daniel?
- Variants of Daniel include Daniyal, Danyal, Daniele, Danilo, Daniil.
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