God is my judge
Pronunciation: DAN-ee-el
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Daniel is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is my judge". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: DAN-ee-el. Lucky number: 14. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Δανιήλ
ο Θεός είναι ο κριτής μου
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
DAN-ee-el
IPA
/ˈdæn.jəl/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
14
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Daniel in the Old Testament is a prophet and one of the major figures in the history of ancient Israel. He lived during the Babylonian captivity, around 600 BCE.
600 BCE
Daniel in the New Testament is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as a symbolic figure of the end times. His visions and prophecies are interpreted as precursors to the Second Coming of Christ.
First century CE
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Daniel
God is my judge
דניאל
אלוהים הוא השופט שלי
Δανιήλ
ο Θεός είναι ο κριτής μου
Daniel
Deus est iudex meus
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