Dani: meaning of the Hebrew name

דָּנִי

Pronounced DAH-nee

Meaning of Dani

Originally a pet form of Dan and Daniel, Dani grew into a well-loved name in its own right. It comes from the Hebrew din, judgment and justice. A warm, familiar name used for both boys and girls.

Dani in Hebrew

Dani is written דני in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּנִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • דDalet
  • נNun
  • יYod

Gematria value: 64 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderUnisex
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningjudgment
  • PronunciationDAH-nee
  • Hebrewדני
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Dani was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Dani

What does the name Dani mean?

Originally a pet form of Dan and Daniel, Dani grew into a well-loved name in its own right. It comes from the Hebrew din, judgment and justice. A warm, familiar name used for both boys and girls.

How do you pronounce Dani?

Dani is pronounced DAH-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Dani in Hebrew?

Dani is written דני in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּנִי).

What is the gematria of Dani?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דני adds up to 64 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: דני