Boy name
Daniel name meaning
“God is my judge”
Daniel means “God is my judge.” It comes from Hebrew Dāniyyēl, combining an element related to judgment with El, meaning God. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The biblical account of Daniel in the lions’ den provides a concrete literary association, while Danyal is a related historical form.
What does Daniel mean?
God is my judge
In Turkish: Tanrı benim yargıcımdır
Daniel is associated with the biblical narratives about Daniel. His deliverance from the lions' den is a familiar subject in art and literature. Turkish Danyal represents another form of the same historical name; because Daniel is shared by several languages, its spelling alone does not identify a single route of transmission.
Origin of the name Daniel
From Hebrew Dāniyyēl, combining an element referring to judgment with El, “God.” The spelling Daniel is also transmitted through several European languages.
Double names with Daniel
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Daniel Vecihi
Meaning of each name
- Daniel: God is my judge
- Vecihi: relating to distinction; esteemed, respected
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Cenk Daniel
Meaning of each name
- Cenk: battle, combat and intense struggle
- Daniel: God is my judge
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Daniel İkbal
Meaning of each name
- Daniel: God is my judge
- İkbal: good fortune; advancement and prosperity
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Nesimi Daniel
Meaning of each name
- Nesimi: related to a breeze or gentle wind
- Daniel: God is my judge
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Daniel Nikola
Meaning of each name
- Daniel: God is my judge
- Nikola: victory of the people
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Mithat Daniel
Meaning of each name
- Mithat: praise; words expressing appreciation
- Daniel: God is my judge
How to pronounce Daniel
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /daniel/ |
Is Daniel a boy’s name?
Yes, Daniel is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Daniel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Daniel
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 Daniel
- Daniel Mavlyutov · b. 2004
- Daniel Mutlu
FAQ about the name Daniel
What is the meaning of Daniel?
Daniel means “God is my judge”. From Hebrew Dāniyyēl, combining an element referring to judgment with El, “God.” The spelling Daniel is also transmitted through several European languages.
Is Daniel a boy’s name?
Yes, Daniel is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Daniel in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Daniel nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Daniel?
Daniel is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Daniel have?
Daniel has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Daniel?
Daniel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Daniel?
Some ideas: Daniel Vecihi; Cenk Daniel; Daniel İkbal.
Famous people named Daniel?
Notable people named Daniel include Daniel Mavlyutov, Daniel Mutlu.
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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