Daniel

Daniel is a common male given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means, "God is my judge", and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the name of various places and has other meanings.

Etymology

The name Daniel is derived from the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Dāniyyêl), meaning "God is my Judge", from the roots דִּין (dīn, "to judge") and אֵל (ʾēl, "God"). Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It is found in many different cultures around the world. It is also a common forename.

Biblical references

In the Bible, Daniel is a heroic figure from the Book of Daniel, known for his faithfulness to God and his prophetic visions. Daniel was a noble Jewish youth of Jerusalem, who was taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and was trained in the king's service.

People named Daniel

There are many notable people named Daniel, including:

• Daniel, a figure in the Book of Daniel
• Daniel Boone, American pioneer
• Daniel Craig, English actor
• Daniel Radcliffe, English actor
• Daniel Day-Lewis, English actor

Places named Daniel

There are also several places named Daniel:

• Daniel, Wyoming, a town in the United States
• Daniel Island, South Carolina, a neighborhood in the city of Charleston in the United States

Other uses

Daniel is also used in other contexts:

• Book of Daniel, a book in the Bible
• Daniel, a song by Elton John

See also

• Dan (disambiguation)
• Daniels (disambiguation)
• Danny (disambiguation)

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