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Daniel

Daniel is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Meaning "God is my judge," baby may be inspired by this phrase every day. If you hope to raise baby spiritually or faithfully, the name Daniel may be the perfect way to honor your divine being. Readers of the Old Testament may also recognize Daniel as the man who survived the lion's den. In the Bible, it's believed Daniel stayed loyal to his God and got out of the den without a scratch. With a name like Daniel, baby is sure to be kind and faithful to the ones he loves.
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Meaning

God is my judge

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Pronunciation

DAN-yuhl

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Confident
  • Responsible
  • Compassionate

Compatibility

Daniel pairs well with classic names for siblings, providing a timeless and strong combination. As a middle name, it adds a sense of authority and tradition to the full name. Culturally, Daniel fits well in various backgrounds due to its biblical significance and universal appeal.

Intelligent Confident Responsible Compassionate

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Actor

Born: March 2, 1968 · Chester, England

Portrait of Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Actor

Born: April 29, 1957 · London, England

Portrait of Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe

Actor

Born: July 23, 1989 · London, England

Portrait of Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya

Actor

Born: February 24, 1989 · London, England

Portrait of Daniel Handler

Daniel Handler

Writer (Lemony Snicket)

Born: February 28, 1970 · San Francisco, California, USA

Portrait of Daniel Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo

Athlete

Born: March 2, 1989 · Perth, Australia

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Daniel Original form
  • Danilo Italian
  • Dániel Hungarian
  • Даниил Russian
  • Arabic
  • Korean
  • Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • دانيال (Daniyal) Arabic
  • 다니엘 (Dani-el) Korean
  • 丹尼尔 (Dānní'ěr) Chinese
  • डैनियल (Ḍainiyala) Hindi
  • ダニエル (Danieru) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel

What does Daniel mean?
God is my judge
What is the origin of Daniel?
Daniel has Hebrew origins.
Is Daniel popular?
Daniel has been viewed 80 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Daniel?
Similar names include Neva, Dahlia, Vivian, Daniella, Jannah.
How do you pronounce Daniel?
Daniel is pronounced DAN-yuhl.

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