Daniel

Dan-iel · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Hebrew origin, one of the most popular names in English-speaking countries.

  2. 2.

    (Biblical) A Hebrew prophet who interpreted dreams and survived being thrown into a lions' den.

Related words

See also: Danielle, Danny, dan
Synonyms: Danny, dan

Etymology

From Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge," from dan (judge) + El (God). The name has been popular among Jews, Christians, and Muslims due to the biblical prophet.