Dancho

Dancho is a Bulgarian masculine given name functioning as a diminutive or familiar form of longer names beginning with Dan-, most commonly Danail, the Bulgarian equivalent of Daniel. Daniel itself derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning God is my judge, composed of the elements din (judge) or dan (to judge) and el (God). The name has been used throughout Bulgaria as an affectionate everyday form, reflecting the Slavic tradition of creating short pet forms from longer biblical names. Related forms include Dan, Dano, and Danil.