Danielle

Danielle is the French feminine form of Daniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, composed of the elements dan, meaning judge, and el, meaning God, together conveying the sense of God is my judge. The name spread widely across English-speaking and Dutch-speaking countries during the twentieth century, becoming especially popular in France and North America. Notable bearers include the American novelist Danielle Steel. Closely related forms include Daniela, Daniella, and the Dutch spelling Daniëlle.