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Danillo

Quick answerDanillo is a diminutive form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has Hebraic linguistic roots, with "din" meaning "judge" and "el" meaning "God." Danillo is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, and is also found in Italian and…

Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#974
TrendVintage
Peak year1926
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguagePortuguese/Romance
CultureLusophone/Hispanic
ReligionChristian
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#974

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Danillo

Danillo is a diminutive form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has Hebraic linguistic roots, with "din" meaning "judge" and "el" meaning "God."

Danillo is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, and is also found in Italian and Spanish contexts; it carries Christian significance as Daniel is a prominent biblical figure, though the diminutive form became especially popular in modern Romance language communities.

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Etymology

Danillo is a diminutive form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has Hebraic linguistic roots, with "din" meaning "judge" and "el" meaning "God."

Danillo is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil, and is also found in Italian and Spanish contexts; it carries Christian significance as Daniel is a prominent biblical figure, though the diminutive form became especially popular in modern Romance language communities.

Danillo currently ranks #974 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.

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"Danilo means "God is my judge" and derives from the Hebrew name Daniel, composed of "din" (judge) and "el" (God)."

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