Danial is an alternate transcription of Persian Daniyal or Arabic Daniyal, as well as the usual Malay and Indonesian form of the name. It is derived from Daniyal, which in turn originates from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge" (from the roots din "to judge" and ʾel "God").EtymologyThe name Danial traces its roots to the Hebrew prophet Daniel, whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. Daniel lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, where he served in the court of the king, rising to prominence by interpreting dreams. The biblical Daniel is also known for four apocalyptic visions, and the name has been widely used among Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.In Arabic and Persian, the name appears as دانیال (Dāniyāl), adopting an -al ending characteristic of some Semitic names in these languages. The spelling Danial is a common Latin-script rendering for Persian and Arabic, and it is the standard form in Malay and Indonesian usage. As a given name, Danial is especially popular in Muslim-majority countries such as Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Arab world.Notable BearersThe name Danial is borne by various modern individuals, though it is less prominent historically than its root form Daniel. Notable figures include Danial Hajibarat, a Malaysian film director, and Danial Stevans, a German model and musician. The surname Danial also exists, found among both Muslims and Christians, particularly in English-speaking countries.DistributionIn the United States, Danial is a relatively rare surname, ranked 41,799th in 2010, with about 520 individuals bearing the name. It is most common among White (70.19%) and Black or African American (10.38%) populations.VariantsDanial is one of many international forms of Daniel. Other variants include Armenian Taniel, Basque Danel, Russian Daniil, and Biblical Hebrew Daniyyel.Meaning: "God is my judge"Origin: Hebrew via Persian and ArabicType: First name (also used as a surname)Usage Regions: Arabic-, Persian-, Malay-, Indonesian-speaking world