Daniel: meaning of the Hebrew name
דָּנִיֵּאל
Pronounced dah-nee-EL
Meaning of Daniel
Daniel means "God is my judge". The biblical Daniel, the interpreter of dreams, was known for his wisdom and his unshakable faith during the Babylonian exile.
Now among these were, of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
וַיְהִי בָהֶם מִבְּנֵי יְהוּדָה דָּנִיֵּאל חֲנַנְיָה מִישָׁאֵל וַעֲזַרְיָה׃
Daniel in Hebrew
Daniel is written דניאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּנִיֵּאל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- נNun
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 95 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my judge
- Pronunciationdah-nee-EL
- Hebrewדניאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Daniel ranked #16 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (865 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #7, in 2015 and 2016.
In 2024, Daniel ranked #136 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #68, in 2014 and 2016.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 865 | 136 | 105 |
| 2023 | 17 | 828 | 124 | 128 |
| 2022 | 15 | 887 | 102 | 161 |
| 2021 | 14 | 960 | 93 | 200 |
| 2020 | 12 | 980 | 88 | 190 |
| 2019 | 13 | 966 | 83 | 208 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1,107 | 74 | 256 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1,100 | 76 | 242 |
| 2016 | 7 | 1,222 | 68 | 284 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1,231 | 71 | 286 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,233 | 68 | 282 |
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 Daniel
What does the name Daniel mean?
Daniel means "God is my judge". The biblical Daniel, the interpreter of dreams, was known for his wisdom and his unshakable faith during the Babylonian exile.
How do you pronounce Daniel?
Daniel is pronounced dah-nee-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Daniel in Hebrew?
Daniel is written דניאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: דָּנִיֵּאל).
Is Daniel a biblical name?
Yes. Daniel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Daniel 1:6.
How popular is the name Daniel in Israel?
In 2024, Daniel ranked #16 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (865 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #7, in 2015 and 2016. In 2024, Daniel ranked #136 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (105 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #68, in 2014 and 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Daniel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דניאל adds up to 95 (Dalet 4 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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