Daniel

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Daniel

Pronunciation: DAN-yəl (key)

Names related to Daniel: Dan, Danny, Danyel, Danial

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Origin of the name Daniel:

Derived from the Hebrew dāni’ēl (God is my judge). The name is borne in the Bible by a Hebrew prophet whose faith kept him from harm in a den of hungry lions. Short: Dan. Pet: Danny.

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Comments and insights on the name Daniel: | Edit: It's a good, strong name for a boy.
Personal experiences with the name Daniel: | Edit: Share what you know!
Nicknames for Daniel: | Edit: Danny, Dan
Meanings and history of the name Daniel: | Edit: Hebrew name, meaning "God is my judge".
Famous real-life people named Daniel: | Edit: Daniel Craig, actor.
Daniel Radcliffe, actor, of the Harry Potter series
Daniel Day-Lewis, actor
Daniel Boone, American pioneer
Daniel in song, story & screen: | Edit: Daniel Coleman, 'Orphan'.
Elton John - "Daniel."