Boy name
Dani name meaning
“God is my judge”
Dani means “God is my judge.” It is a short form of Daniel or Daniela in several European languages, ultimately derived from Hebrew Daniyyel. In Türkiye, Dani is used as a masculine name. Its direct connection with Daniel places it within an international family of related names.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,631
What does Dani mean?
God is my judge
In Turkish: Tanrı benim yargıcımdır
Dani can shorten both masculine and feminine names, allowing use across genders in several languages. Its relationship with Daniel and Daniela connects it with the biblical stories of Daniel. This established interpretation does not prove that every individual Turkish registration followed the same naming route.
Origin of the name Dani
Dani is a short form of Daniel or Daniela in several European languages. Both ultimately derive from Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Dani in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | D · Da |
How to pronounce Dani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dani/ |
Is Dani a boy’s name?
Yes, Dani is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dani does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Dani
- Daniş♂Knowledge, understanding, and learning
- Davi♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Dafi♂One who repels, removes or wards off
- Dahi♂Genius
- Dan♂He judged
- Dana♂♀Wise, knowledgeable
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Dara♂One who holds the good
- David♂Beloved
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Denis♂Belonging to Dionysus
- Dinç♂Vigorous, lively, physically strong
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Dani
- Dani Rodrik · b. 1957
- Dani Kerem
FAQ about the name Dani
What is the meaning of Dani?
Dani means “God is my judge”. Dani is a short form of Daniel or Daniela in several European languages. Both ultimately derive from Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'.
Is Dani a boy’s name?
Yes, Dani is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Dani in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Dani nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Dani?
Dani is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Dani have?
Dani has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dani?
Dani does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Dani?
Notable people named Dani include Dani Rodrik, Dani Kerem.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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