دانيال

Danial

boyHebrew, via Arabic

Danial is a Muslim boy name meaning “God is my judge”.

MeaningGod is my judge
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew, via Arabic
Arabic spellingدانيال
PronunciationDAH-nee-ahl
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Danial

Danial is the Malay and Persian form of Dāniyāl, the Arabic name of the prophet Daniel, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge'. Daniel is not named in the Quran, but Muslim tradition honours him as a prophet, and a tomb attributed to him at Susa in Iran has long been visited. In Malaysia Danial is a very popular modern boys' name.

Is Danial a Muslim name?

Yes. Danial is a Muslim name, the Islamic form of Daniel, who is honoured in Muslim tradition as a prophet.

Where is the name Danial used?

Very popular in Malaysia; Daniyal is common in Pakistan and Danial in Iran.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Danial mean?

Danial means 'God is my judge'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic.

Is Danial a Muslim name?

Yes. Danial is a Muslim name, the Islamic form of Daniel, who is honoured in Muslim tradition as a prophet.

How do you write Danial in Arabic?

Danial is written دانيال in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Danial?

Danial is pronounced DAH-nee-ahl.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.