Dany

Dany is a diminutive form of Daniel, a Hebrew name composed of the elements din, meaning judgment, and el, meaning God, together conveying the sense of God is my judge. The name gained widespread use through the biblical figure of Daniel, the prophet renowned for his wisdom and survival in the lions' den. Dany functions as an independent given name in French-speaking regions and is used for both males and females, making it a cross-gender variant. Related forms include Danny, Danielle, and Daniela.