Indian name meaning
Daniel
♂ BoyDa·niel · 2 syllables
God is my judge
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| D | a | n | i | e | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
4 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 3 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Daniel carries the name number 1.
About the name Daniel
Daniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “God is my judge.”
Spoken aloud it is Da·niel — 2 syllables. Daniel is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daniel mean?
Daniel means “God is my judge.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Daniel a boy or a girl name?
Daniel is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Daniel?
Daniel is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Daniel?
Daniel has 2 syllables and is said as Da·niel.
What is the numerology number of the name Daniel?
In the Chaldean system, Daniel has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Daniel a common name in India?
Daniel appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Daniel?
For a sister to Daniel, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Magdalene, Naomi, Ruth or Abigail all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Daniel?
Gabriel, Nathaniel, Ezekiel or Neel share Daniel's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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