דנאל
Meaning of the name דנאל
Danel is a rare and ancient Hebrew name composed of two linguistic elements: "Dan" meaning judge or one who judges, and "El" which is one of the names of God. The complete meaning of the name is "God has judged" or "God is the judge," a name that expresses deep faith in divine justice and heavenly judgment. The name Danel appears in various ancient sources and carries with it a very rich cultural heritage. In ancient Ugaritic literature, discovered in excavations at the city of Ugarit on the Syrian coast, Danel appears as a central figure in the "Legend of Aqhat." Danel is portrayed there as a righteous king and upright judge who cared for widows and orphans, sat at the city gate and judged the people with justice and integrity. He was a devout man who prayed to the gods to grant him a son, and his prayer was answered when he was blessed with a son named Aqhat. The legend tells of Aqhat's life, his receipt of a magical bow from the god Kothar-wa-Khasis, and his tragic death resulting from a confrontation with the goddess Anat. Danel's character in this legend symbolizes the good father, the righteous judge, and the pious man - values that the name carries to this day. The name Danel is linguistically related to the more famous name "Daniel," but differs from it in structure and form. While "Daniel" means "God is my judge" or "God judges for me," "Danel" emphasizes the divine act of judgment itself. The name carries meanings of justice, righteousness, truth, and faith in a higher moral order. Bearers of the name Danel are often perceived as people with a developed sense of justice, who seek truth and integrity in all their actions and strive to live according to high moral values. The name gives its bearer a sense of responsibility and awareness of the meaning of actions and choices in life.
The name דנאל with vowels
דַּנְאֵל
The name דנאל in English
Danel | Danael
דנאל is mainly suitable for
Boy and Girl
Is the name דנאל considered international
No
Origin of the name דנאל from the Bible
Ezekiel 14:14 - And Ezekiel called Daniel among the three righteous ones: Noah, Daniel, and Job
Origin of the name דנאל from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the name Danel symbolizes the connection between divine judgment and mercy. The letter Dalet represents the door through which a person passes from state to state, the Nun symbolizes falling and rising, and El represents the divine power that guides the entire process. The name carries energy of righteous judgment, inner truth, and the ability to distinguish between good and evil. It grants its bearer the strength to withstand trials and to judge oneself and the world in a balanced manner.
Gematria value for the name דנאל
85
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4
ד
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50
נ
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1
א
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30
ל
Numerology value for the name דנאל
4
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4
ד
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50
נ
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1
א
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30
ל
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85
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8
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5
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13
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1
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3
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4
Famous people named דנאל
Danel Ben-David - Israeli artist | Danel Granot - Hebrew writer
Total times the name דנאל was registered
134 times
Graph of the name דנאל
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022