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Daniil: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Daniil · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Daniil: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«God is my judge»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

93 out of 100

Where Daniil is popular

  • RussiaTop 20

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Daniil

With its Hebrew heritage, Daniil has long been valued for its meaning, "God is my judge." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Daniil is said Daniil (2 syllables). Daniil is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Даниил.

Today Daniil is a very popular choice, scoring 93 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Даниил

FAQ

What does the name Daniil mean?+

The name Daniil means "God is my judge".

What is the origin of the name Daniil?+

Daniil is a name of Hebrew origin.

Is Daniil a girl or boy name?+

Daniil is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Daniil?+

Daniil is pronounced Daniil (2 syllables).

Is Daniil a popular name?+

Daniil is a very popular choice, scoring 93 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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