The name Daniel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin that means “God is my judge“. It comes from the Hebrew words Dan, which means “judge”, and El, which means “God”. 

Daniel is a common name for males and is also used as a surname. The surname “Daniels” means “son of Daniel”. 

Some nicknames for Daniel include: 

  • Dan: A nickname that suggests a strong, reliable, and sturdy figure
  • Danny: A nickname that has a more playful, boyish spirit

In Islam and Christianity, Daniel is the name of a prophet. In the Old Testament, Daniel was a young man who was taken into the household of Nebuchadnezzar. He received guidance and visions from God and was protected by God when thrown into a lions’ den.