What does Daniel mean?
Daniel has been a top-50 boys' name in English-speaking countries for half a century. Biblical depth + a soft three-syllable rhythm.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian, Jewish, Muslim
Variations
Daniel · Daniyal · Daniele
Nicknames
Dan · Danny
Sibling name ideas
More boy names like Daniel
Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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