Danial is an alternative version of the more popular baby name Daniel. Even so, Danial was quite beloved throughout the 20th century and was even on the list of the top 1,000 baby names for boys for nearly a century. It fell out of favor a bit in the late 1980s, but given how popular Daniel always is, we could see Danial making a comeback. We like the way it sounds with both classic and more trendy middle names.
Meaning of the name Danial:
Hebrew: God is my judge
Origin of the name Danial:
Danial is an alternative spelling of Daniel, which is a biblical name. It comes from the Hebrew word “daniy'el,” which means “God is my judge.”
Symbolism of the name Danial:
Because of its meaning and close association with the Bible, Daniel may be symbolic to parents of the Christian faith.
Style of the name Danial:
Traditional
Gender of the name Danial:
Danial is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Danial:
DAN-yel
Number of syllables in the name Danial:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Danial:
The baby name Danial evokes images of someone who is charming and full of life.
Alternative spellings for the name Danial:
- Daniel
- Daniyel
- Danieal
Nicknames for the name Danial:
- Dan
- Danny
- Dane
Popularity of the name Danial:
According to the Social Security Administration, Danial was a top 1,000 baby name for boys in the United States up until 1988. It was most popular in 1952 when it ranked at number 512. It last ranked at number 938 in 1988.
Related names for the name Danial:
Great middle names for Danial and their meanings:
- Owen (young warrior)
- Kyle (narrow, straight)
- Robert (bright fame)
- Andrew (strong and manly)
- Cole (swarthy, black)
- Carter (transporter of goods)
- Tyler (tile maker)
- Jackson (son of Jack)
- Michael (who is like God)
Famous people with the name Danial:
- Danial (Indonesian soccer player)
- Danial Fadzly Abdullah (Malaysian soccer player)
- Danial “Danny” John Dyer (English actor and presenter)
Danials in popular culture:
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