Daniela
Daniela is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “God is my judge”.
| Meaning | God is my judge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | dah-NYEH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Daniela
Daniela is the feminine of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel, combining din, 'to judge', with El, 'God'. The prophet Daniel, who survived the lions' den in the Book of Daniel, made the masculine name famous. The feminine form became widespread in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese in the twentieth century and was among the top names in many Latin American countries in the 1990s and 2000s.
Is Daniela a Christian name?
Daniela comes from a biblical name, though there is no woman called Daniela in the Bible. It is used widely by Christian families and connects to the prophet Daniel.
How popular is Daniela?
Very popular across Latin America and Spain over the past few decades.
Gifts with the name Daniela
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Spellings and variants of Daniela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daniela mean?
Daniela means 'God is my judge'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Daniela a Christian name?
Daniela comes from a biblical name, though there is no woman called Daniela in the Bible. It is used widely by Christian families and connects to the prophet Daniel.
How do you pronounce Daniela?
Daniela is pronounced dah-NYEH-lah.
Is Daniela a boy or girl name?
Daniela is usually a girl name.