All about the name

Danile

Male

« Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge', originating from the Old Testament story of Daniel, a faithful prophet during Babylonian captivity. »

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Meaning, origin, history

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin that means "God is my judge." It comes from the Old Testament story of Daniel, who was a prophet and a faithful servant of God during the Babylonian captivity. The name Daniel first appears in the Bible as one of the four young men taken captive to Babylon along with King Jehoiakim. Despite being held captive, Daniel remained steadfast in his faith and refused to compromise his beliefs. He was eventually thrown into a den of lions for his refusal to worship the king's gods, but he was miraculously saved by God. The name Daniel has been popular throughout history. It was borne by several early saints, including Saint Daniel the Stylite, who lived in the 5th century and became famous for his ascetic lifestyle on top of a pillar. In art, Daniel is often depicted as a young man with lions, reflecting the story from the Book of Daniel. Today, Daniel remains a popular name around the world. It has been particularly popular in countries such as France, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark, where it has consistently ranked among the top 100 names for boys over the past few decades. In literature and pop culture, Daniel has been used as a character name in numerous works, including "Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot, "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis, and the TV series "Breaking Bad.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Danile since 1880

Total births
190
Total since 1880
Peak year
1982
13 births
in 2015
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-100%
vs previous 5 years