Dani

The predominantly male name Dani is a short and affectionate form of the biblical name Daniel, which derives from the ancient Hebrew Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל). Figuratively, the name means "God is my judge" and "may God be my judge."

What does the name Dani mean?

The predominantly male name Dani is a short and affectionate form of the biblical name Daniel, which derives from the ancient Hebrew Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל). Figuratively, the name means "God is my judge" and "may God be my judge." Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew elements dan (דָּן) meaning "the judge," "to judge," or "to rule" and din (דִּין) meaning "the law" or "the right" and el (אֵל) meaning "the mighty" or "God." Dani is also commonly used as a girl's name, mostly as the English diminutive of the name Danielle. In the Bible, Daniel was a prophet and the author of the Book of Daniel. As a boy, he was taken to Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem in 607 BC. He survived a politically motivated death sentence in a lion's den. Dáni is the Hungarian spelling and Dàni is the Provençal spelling. Other variants include Dany, Danny, Danik, Daniele, Danielo, and Danilo. The name also appears as a surname.

Where does the name Dani come from?

Etymology Dani is a male and female first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge." Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Dani?

Sound & pronunciation of Dani: The name Dani is two syllables and flows softly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Da-ni" [ˈdaːni], starting with an open, long A sound that conveys warmth. The bright ending syllable with an I sound adds lightness. With its clear structure, Dani appears friendly and uncomplicated - modern, present, and accessible.

When is the name day of Dani?

The name day of Dani is July 21 and December 11.

Popularity

Dani is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,154th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2022 at 706th. Over the last ten years, Dani has been given as a first name about 420 times, placing it 985th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,217th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dan / Daniko

Similar first names

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