Daan

Daan is a Dutch short form of Daniel, a name rooted in the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning God is my judge, from the elements dan, meaning judge, and el, meaning God. It has long been popular in the Netherlands and Flanders as both a familiar form and an independent given name. The biblical prophet Daniel, whose story is told in the Book of Daniel, is the most prominent historical bearer of the full name. Related forms include Daniel, Dan, and the feminine Daniela.