Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:27
Meaning:God is my judge
Daniel is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Meaning "God is my judge," baby may be inspired by this phrase every day. If you hope to raise baby spiritually or faithfully, the name Daniel may be the perfect way to honor your divine being. Readers of the Old Testament may also recognize Daniel as the man who survived the lion's den. In the Bible, it's believed Daniel stayed loyal to his God and got out of the den without a scratch. With a name like Daniel, baby is sure to be kind and faithful to the ones he loves.
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Famous People Named Daniel

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  • Daniel Bryan
    Wrestler
  • Daniel Defoe
    Novelist
  • Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
    Inventor
  • Daniel Johns
    Musician
  • Daniel Padilla
    Actor
  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Actor
  • Daniel Reynolds
    Singer

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