Daniel

The masculine first name Daniel means 'God judges', 'the judge is God', or 'God is my judge'. It originally derives from the Old Aramaic name Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל).

What does the name Daniel mean?

The masculine first name Daniel means 'God judges', 'the judge is God', or 'God is my judge'. It originally derives from the Old Aramaic name Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל). Its origins lie in the two Old Hebrew name components din (דִּין) meaning 'to judge' or 'to rule' and el (אֵל) meaning 'God'. Daniel is a very old biblical name with roots in the Semitic languages. The most famous bearer of the name was the prophet Daniel. The 'Book of Daniel' in the Old Testament is named after him, where his prophecies are recorded. The biblical story of 'Daniel in the Lion's Den' is particularly well-known. In Germany, Daniel was a popular male baby name, especially towards the end of the 20th century. Its popularity declined significantly in the 1990s, but the name is still regularly given today. There are many different spellings and variants of the name Daniel internationally. The French spelling is Danièle, the Italian forms are Daniele or Danilo, the latter also being common in Spanish and Portuguese. In Arabic and Turkish-speaking regions, Danyal is common. The British often use short forms like Dan or Danny, as do the Swiss, where Dani is frequently used.

Where does the name Daniel come from?

Etymology The name Daniel has its roots in the Old Hebrew and Old Aramaic 'Dānîj’el'. Its meaning 'God is my judge' is derived from the Semitic components 'din' for 'to judge' and 'el' for 'God'. Old Aramaic Old Hebrew Biblical Semitic

How do you pronounce Daniel?

Sound & pronunciation of Daniel: The name Daniel is structured softly and consists of two to three syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Da-ni-el' [ˈdaːni̯eːl], with the long first syllable carrying the emphasis, giving the name an open quality. The sequence of vowels allows for a smooth transition, and the final 'l' gently rounds off the sound. Daniel appears friendly and timeless - harmonious, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Daniel?

Daniel's name day is celebrated on July 21 (Prophet Daniel), October 10 (St. Daniele Comboni), and December 11 (St. Daniel Stylites, the pillar saint).

Popularity

The name Daniel for boys was predominantly ranked between the top 80 and top 150 in Germany from 1926 to 1959. It was regularly represented but not a top name. From the 1960s onwards, its ranking improved significantly. The name gradually moved into the top 50 and reached the top 20 in the mid-1970s. This marked the beginning of a phase of growing popularity. From 1976 to 1988, Daniel experienced its peak phase.

Nicknames & pet names

Ananiel / Ani / Caniel / Dada / Daddel / Dadi / Daen / Daeniel / Dagibee / Dainämait / Dalle / Dan / Dana / Danae / Danamite / Danchen / Danciel / Dandan / Dandel / Dandy / Dane / Danee / Danell / Danesch / Dangel / Danger / Dangie / Dani / Dani Sahne / Daniael / Daniceratops / Danichen / Daniel D Jackson / Daniello / Danielski / Danielzik / Danik / Danil / Danille / Danilson / Danilus / Danitschgi / Danié / Danjo / Danlie / Danni / Danny / Danny-Boy / Dano / Danonino / Danosaurus / Dansche / Danschi / Danschiel / Dansen / Dante / Danusch / Dany / Danzig / Danzzel / Danöl / Datschi / Datzi / Dboy / Dengeleng / Didi / Dinjil / Dniel / Dnil / Doc / Dodo / Donel / Dugi / Dähny / Däniel / Dänne / Dänny mit Ä / Dänu / Dånny mut Å / Dödel / Döni / Eny / Nils / Spaniel

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Famous people

• Adriaan Daniel Fokker (Physicist from the Netherlands)
• Danial Mahini (Iranian football player)
• Daniel (Member of the E Street Band (sadly passed away in April 2008))
• Daniel "Dan" Howell (YouTuber, radio host, author, video blogger)
• Daniel "Dan" Humphrey (Character from the TV series "Gossip Girl")
• Daniel "Danny" Murillo (Singer in the band "Hollywood Undead")
• Daniel (Dän) Dickkopf (Singer and mouth drummer of the Wise Guys)
• Daniel Adair (Drummer (currently with Nickelback, previously with 3 Doors Down))
• Daniel Albrecht (Swiss ski racer)
• Daniel Aminati (Host and singer)
• Daniel Andersson (Swedish footballer)
• Daniel André Tande (Ski jumper)
• Daniel Auteuil (French actor)
• Daniel Axt (Actor)
• Daniel Bahr (Federal Minister of Health)
• Daniel Baier (VfL Wolfsburg professional footballer)
• Daniel Belinfante (Dutch composer)
• Daniel Bernoulli (Swiss mathematician/physicist (1700-1782))
• Daniel Böhm (Biathlete)
• Daniel Bradasch (German football player)