Daniel
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Daniel
Daniel derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, composed of "din" (judgment) and "el" (God), meaning "God is my judge." The name is used predominantly in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions, with notable historical significance in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a prophet known for his wisdom and interpretation of dreams during the Babylonian exile.
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Etymology
Daniel derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, composed of "din" (judgment) and "el" (God), meaning "God is my judge." The name is used predominantly in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions, with notable historical significance in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a prophet known for his wisdom and interpretation of dreams during the Babylonian exile.
Daniel currently ranks #22 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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