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
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
The letters of Daniel add up to 19, which reduces to 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.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Daniel has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
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.
What is the numerology number of the name Daniel?
In the Chaldean system, Daniel has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
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