Daniyal

Daniyal is a different spelling of the more common Daniel. The name is a modern-sounding name with a biblical background – this is perfect for parents who want something cool, but still deeply rooted in history.

Detailed Meaning

The male name Daniyal is actually a variation of the Hebrew name Daniel where it means ‘God is my judge.’ Daniel was a prophet and wrote the Book of Daniel. The story of Daniel is that he survived a politically motivated death in the lion’s den after being sent to Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem.

Famous People With This Name

Some famous bearers are of the name are Daniel Craig, an English actor best known for his role in the recent James Bond film “Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Skyfall” and “Spectre.” Daniel Radcliffe is also an English actor, who played Harry Potter in the “Harry Potter” film series. Daniel Day-Lewis is another English actor who is famous for his method acting and was in films such as “My Left Foot” and “There Will Be Blood.”

Possible Nicknames

There is many possible nicknames for Daniyal, including: Dan, Dannie, Danny, Danko and Danilo.

Related Names

Some alternative spellings are Daniel, Danial, Daniyal, Danyaal, Danyal, Danyel, Danyl, Daneal and Danil. The female version of the name is Danielle.

Stories Featuring This Name

Danny Zuko is a fictional character in the hit musical “Grease,”played by John Travolta. Another famous fictional character is Danny Ocean from the “Ocean” heist film series.