Daniel

From the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning God is my judge, Daniel is one of the most widely attested given names in the biblical tradition. It was borne by the prophet Daniel, whose visions and trials in the Babylonian court are recorded in the Old Testament Book of Daniel, ensuring the name's enduring popularity across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures. The name spread throughout medieval Europe via biblical influence and has been adopted into nearly every European language with minimal alteration, appearing as Dániel in Hungarian and Faroese, Daníel in Icelandic, and Daniël in Dutch. Common short forms and derivatives include Dan, Danny, and the feminine Danielle and Daniela.