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Tanel

Quick answerTanel is an Estonian name derived from the Germanic name Taniel or Daniel, ultimately from the Hebrew name Daniel meaning "God is my judge." The name is primarily used in Estonia and among Estonian communities, with roots in both Germanic and Hebrew linguistic traditions through historical cultural contact.

Hebrew/Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,882
TrendStable
Peak year1996
Syllables2
OriginHebrew/Germanic
LanguageEstonian
CultureEstonian
Numerology7 Chaldean 9
Global rank#3,195

Popularity over time

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

About the name Tanel

Tanel is an Estonian name derived from the Germanic name Taniel or Daniel, ultimately from the Hebrew name Daniel meaning "God is my judge." The name is primarily used in Estonia and among Estonian communities, with roots in both Germanic and Hebrew linguistic traditions through historical cultural contact.

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Etymology

Tanel is an Estonian name derived from the Germanic name Taniel or Daniel, ultimately from the Hebrew name Daniel meaning "God is my judge." The name is primarily used in Estonia and among Estonian communities, with roots in both Germanic and Hebrew linguistic traditions through historical cultural contact.

Tanel currently ranks #5,882 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.

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