דָּנִיאֵלָה

Daniella

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Daniella is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my judge”.

MeaningGod is my judge
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asדָּנִיאֵלָה
Pronunciationdan-YEL-uh
TraditionJewish, Christian
Used inIsrael, United States, Italy, Brazil

Meaning and origin of Daniella

Daniella is a feminine form of Daniel, from dan, 'he judged', and El, 'God', so it means 'God is my judge'. Daniel is the prophet of the Book of Daniel, famous for surviving the lions' den. The feminine form is used in Israel, Italy, Latin America and English-speaking countries, often with the alternative spelling Daniela.

Is Daniella a Jewish name?

Daniella honours the biblical Daniel, a prophet revered in Judaism, Christianity and Islam for his faith under pressure in the Babylonian court.

How popular is Daniella?

Widely used in Israel, Latin America and the English-speaking world.

Gifts with the name Daniella

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Spellings and variants of Daniella

DanielaDanielleDaniDanila

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daniella mean?

Daniella means 'God is my judge'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Daniella a Jewish name?

Daniella honours the biblical Daniel, a prophet revered in Judaism, Christianity and Islam for his faith under pressure in the Babylonian court.

How do you pronounce Daniella?

Daniella is pronounced dan-YEL-uh.

Is Daniella a boy or girl name?

Daniella is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.