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Danial
Pronounced DAN-yəl /ˈdæn.jəl/High
Meaning: A Persian/Urdu spelling of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge', plus El, 'God')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Danial is a Persian, Urdu, and Malay spelling of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge', plus El, 'God'). The prophet Daniel was kept safe in the lions' den. A crisp, classic name across the Muslim and Western worlds (said 'DAN-yəl'; nickname Dani).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare in this spelling, God-is-my-judge at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Danial mean?
Danial spells Daniel — Hebrew 'God is my judge'.
How do you pronounce Danial?
It's said DAN-yəl /ˈdæn.jəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Danial a boy or girl name?
Danial is a boy's name.
How popular is Danial?
Danial is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Daniel is more common.