"God is my judge"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Dani
Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-ee ]
Boy Name
#3,252 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
2 Syllables
A casual, universal name meaning 'God is my judge'
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English
Spanish
Hungarian
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Meaning & Origin
"my judge"
Origin: Hebrew (shortened)
Language: Hebrew
The Story of Dani
Dani is a short form of Daniel, from the Hebrew 'Daniyyel' meaning 'God is my judge.' While Daniel is a formal biblical name borne by the prophet in the lions' den, Dani stands on its own as a casual, approachable given name in many cultures, particularly in Israel and Hungary.
Dani has been used as an independent name increasingly since the 1990s, fitting the trend toward shorter, nickname-style names used formally. In Israel, Dani is a common standalone name rather than a nickname.
In Israel, Dani is one of the most common given names, used independently of Daniel. In Hungary, Dani is the standard diminutive for Dániel and frequently used as a given name.
Fun Facts
- Dani is a top-50 name in Israel as a standalone name
- In Spain, Dani is commonly used for both Daniel and Daniela
Dani in Other Languages
Arabic
داني
Hebrew
דני
Spanish
Dani
Hungarian
Dani
Famous People Named Dani
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Dani Alves
Athlete
1983
Brazilian footballer and most decorated player in football history
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Dani Filth
Musician
1973
English singer and frontman of extreme metal band Cradle of Filth
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Dani Rojas Fictional
Other
Enthusiastic fictional footballer in the TV show 'Ted Lasso'
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,252
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew English Spanish Hungarian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Pairs Well With
Dani James
Dani Elias
Dani Cruz
Dani Alexander
Dani Matteo
Sibling Names
Also a Girl Name
Dani is also used as a girl name, ranked #680.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dani
What does the name Dani mean?
"God is my judge" (from Hebrew). "my judge" (from Hebrew (shortened)). Dani is a short form of Daniel, from the Hebrew 'Daniyyel' meaning 'God is my judge.' While Daniel is a formal biblical name borne by the prophet in the lions' den, Dani stands on its own as a casual, approachable given name in many cultures, particularly in Israel and Hungary.
What is the origin of the name Dani?
Dani has Hebrew, Hebrew (shortened), English, Spanish, and Hungarian origins. In Hebrew, it means "God is my judge". In Hebrew (shortened), it means "my judge".
Is Dani a boy or girl name?
Dani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3252. As a girl name, it is ranked #680. Dani is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Dani?
Dani is pronounced d-AHN-ee.
How popular is the name Dani?
Dani is currently ranked #3252 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Dani?
Popular middle name pairings include Dani James, Dani Elias, Dani Cruz, Dani Alexander, and Dani Matteo.
What are good sibling names for Dani?
Names that pair well with Dani as siblings include Mila, Levi, Noa, Ari, Maya, and Eli.
How many syllables does Dani have?
Dani has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Dani a common or rare name?
Dani is an uncommon name, ranked #3252 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Dani
Dani is a boy name with Hebrew, English, Spanish, and Hungarian origins . The name means "God is my judge" in Hebrew .
Is Dani a boy or girl name? Dani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,252 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #680. Dani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dani is currently ranked #3,252 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Dani has 2 syllables and is pronounced d-AHN-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Dani include Daniel, Dante, Danny, Dane, Dangelo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.