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daniel

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdænjəɫ// daniel Slang

n. a common name for a man or boy. It is a traditional name used in many different countries and languages.

n. a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my judge'. Widely used across various cultures and linguistic traditions.


SIMPLE

My friend Daniel lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked Daniel to lead the presentation because he has the most experience with the client.

COMPLEX

Historical records indicate that the name Daniel has maintained consistent popularity for centuries, appearing frequently in both religious texts and secular census data across Europe.

Origin

From Middle English Daniel, Daniell, from Ancient Greek Δᾱνῑήλ (Dānīḗl), from Hebrew דָּנִיֵּאל (daniyél, literally “God is my judge”), name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is capitalized and typically used without an article unless referring to a specific person among others of the same name.

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