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Danièle is the French feminine form of Daniel, a Hebrew name composed of the elements dan, meaning judge, and el, meaning God, together conveying the sense of God is my judge. The name gained wide use across Christian and Jewish communities through the biblical figure of Daniel, the prophet renowned for his wisdom and survival in the lions den. Danièle became a popular feminine given name in France particularly during the mid-twentieth century. Related forms include Daniela, Danielle, and Daniella.