Danial
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Danial
The name 'Danial' is a variant of 'Daniel,' meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew, derived from the components *dan* (to judge) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Danial' is a variant of 'Daniel,' meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew, derived from the components *dan* (to judge) and *El* (God). It is used primarily in Islamic, Jewish, and Christian cultures, notably as the name of the biblical prophet Daniel, who is also revered in Islam as a prophet (Daniyal).
Danial currently ranks #8,402 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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