Daniel (name)

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Daniel is a Hebrew given name for males and a surname. It means, "God is my judge".[1][2]

There are many nicknames for "Daniel": Dan, Danny (English) and Danya (Russia). For females, nicknames include Danielle, Daniela, Dani, and Danitza. "Daniel" as a surname developed into Daniels, meaning "son of Daniel".[3]

First name [change]

Daniel
Given Name

Gender Male
Meaning God is my judge
Language of Origin Hebrew
Nicknames Dan, Danny, Danya
Related names Danielle, Daniela
Wikipedia articles All pages beginning with Daniel

Last Name [change]

References [change]

  1. "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Daniel". behindthename.com. http://www.behindthename.com/name/daniel.
  2. Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1, p.68.
  3. "Surname: Daniel". surnamedb.com. http://www.surnamedb.com/surname.aspx?name=Daniel. Retrieved 2008-03-31.