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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Daniel is also used in other contexts:

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

See also[edit | edit source]

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