Danielle
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Danielle
Danielle is the feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyel, meaning "God is my judge" (from the elements "din" meaning judge and "El" meaning God).
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Etymology
Danielle is the feminine form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyel, meaning "God is my judge" (from the elements "din" meaning judge and "El" meaning God). The name gained widespread use across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, particularly popularized through the biblical prophet Daniel and adopted extensively in French, English, and other European languages from the Middle Ages onward.
Danielle currently ranks #549 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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