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Daniel

ˈdæn.jəl
da.njɛl
ˈdaː.ni̯ɛl
ˈdaː.niː.ɛl
ˈdaː.ni̯eːl
ˈdɑː.nɪ.jəl
ˈdæː.njəl
ˈda.ɲɛl
ˈda.nɪ.jɛl
ˈda.ni.ɛl
da.ˈnjel
dɐ.ni.ˈɛɫ
dɐ.ni.ˈɛw
də.ni.ˈɛl
da.ni.ˈel
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

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Writing Systems

דָּנִיֵּאלHebrew
ДаниелBulgarianMacedonian
ԴանիէլArmenian
დანიელGeorgian
ΔανιήλAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic120%
mature65%
formal100%
natural80%
wholesome100%
strong120%
refined80%
simple80%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Daniel originates from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), meaning 'God is my judge'. It is derived from the Hebrew roots דִּין (din), meaning 'to judge', and אֵל (ʾel), meaning 'God'. The name is deeply rooted in biblical history, associated with the prophet Daniel, who lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon. His story, told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament, highlights his rise to prominence by interpreting the king's dreams and his visions of the end of the world. T...

Etymology

Original Form:

דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel)

Evolution:

From Hebrew to various European languages, including English, during the Middle Ages.

Source:

Hebrew

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Roots

ʾel

Roots

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Variants

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