Taneli
Finnish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Taneli
Taneli is a Finnish form of the name Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has roots in Semitic languages and entered Finnish through Christian tradition and biblical influence.
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Etymology
Taneli is a Finnish form of the name Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The name has roots in Semitic languages and entered Finnish through Christian tradition and biblical influence.
Taneli is primarily used in Finnish culture and among Finnish-speaking populations, with Christian religious origins stemming from the biblical prophet Daniel, though it is not exclusively religious in modern usage.
Taneli currently ranks #303 in the United States as a boy's name.
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