Meaning & History
Daniella is the feminine form of the biblical name Daniel. The name Daniel comes from the Hebrew דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel), combining דִּין meaning "to judge" and אֵל meaning "God", thus "God is my judge". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament; he lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, served in the king's court, and became famous for interpreting dreams. The name Daniel gained popularity in England after the Protestant Reformation and was borne by notable figures such as author Daniel Defoe and frontiersman Daniel Boone.
Daniella and its variant Daniela are used across many languages and cultures. In Hungarian, Daniella is a standard feminine form. The English diminutive Danna is also popular. Wikipedia lists numerous notable bearers worldwide, from football player Daniela Alves Lima to actress Daniela Bianchi, demonstrating the name's broad geographic and professional spread.
- Meaning: "God is my judge"
- Origin: Hebrew
- Type: First name
- Gender: Female
- Usage: English, Hungarian, and many other languages
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Daniela