Danil means “God is my judge”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Danil is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Danil mean?
Literally: form of Daniel
Literal meaning
Danil is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “God is my judge”, from form of Daniel. Its elements are Hebrew in origin.
Danil in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Danil mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Данил and Danil (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “God is my judge” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Danil mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Danil (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “God is my judge” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Danil come from?
Hebrew, compound. From form of Daniel.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Danil?
Danil is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Hebrew. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Danil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ДанилCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “God is my judge” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | DanilLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “God is my judge” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Danil
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Данил | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Danil | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Danil | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Danil
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Danil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NafisaGirl“precious, exquisite”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- RəmziBoy“symbolic”same language (tatar)
- MavlitBoy“birth”same language (tatar)
- GulchachakGirl“flower blossom”same language (tatar)
- FaizBoy“victorious, winner”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- GosmanBoy“young bustard (a bird)”same language (tatar)
- GilmetdinBoy“knowledge of the faith”same language (tatar)
- GabdelkhamitBoy“servant of the Praiseworthy”same language (tatar)
Common questions about Danil
What does the name Danil mean?
Danil means “God is my judge”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Danil a girl's or a boy's name?
Danil is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Danil come from?
Danil is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Danil?
Danil is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Danil have?
Danil has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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