Danilo

Danilo is the Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Slovene, Serbian, and Croatian form of Daniel, a name rooted in the Hebrew elements din, meaning judgment, and el, meaning God, together conveying the sense of God is my judge. The name is borne in the Old Testament by the prophet Daniel, whose story of faith and divine protection made the name widely popular across Christian and Jewish traditions. Danilo Medici was a notable early bearer, and the name has remained a common choice throughout southern and eastern Europe. Related forms include Daniel, Daniele, and Daniil.