Daniel (disambiguation) facts for kids

Daniel is a popular name for boys and sometimes used as a last name. It comes from an old Hebrew name, "Daniyyel," which means "God is my judge." Many famous people, characters, and places around the world share this name.

Religion

The Biblical Daniel

One of the most well-known Daniels is a hero from the Bible. He lived a long time ago, around the 6th century BCE. The Bible tells us that Daniel was a wise and faithful young man from Judah. He was taken to Babylon as a captive.

Even in a new land, Daniel stayed true to his beliefs. He was known for being able to understand dreams and visions. He also showed great courage, especially when he was thrown into a den of lions but was saved by God.

The Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel is a part of the Old Testament in the Bible. It tells the story of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. This book also includes many prophecies, which are like predictions about the future. It's a very important book for people who study the Bible.

Arts and Entertainment

The name Daniel has inspired many creative works, from old poems to modern movies and songs.

Stories and Books

• Daniel (Old English poem): This is a very old poem, written in Old English. It retells parts of the biblical story of Daniel.
• Daniel (novel by Richard Adams): Written in 2006, this book tells a fictional story.
• Daniel (novel by Henning Mankell): This novel, published in 2007, is another story that uses the name Daniel.

Music

Many musicians have written songs named "Daniel."

• "Daniel" (Bat for Lashes song): This popular song was released in 2009 by the artist Bat for Lashes.
• "Daniel" (Elton John song): A very famous song by Elton John, released in 1973. It's one of his well-known hits.
• "Daniel": A song by Juliana Hatfield from her album Beautiful Creature.

Movies

The name Daniel has also been used for movie titles.

• Daniel (1983 film): This movie was directed by Sidney Lumet.
• Daniel (2019 film): A Danish film that came out in 2019.

Comics

• Daniel (comics): A character who appears in a comic book series called Endless.

Places Named Daniel

Several places around the world are named Daniel.

• Daniel, Greater Poland Voivodeship: A village located in Poland.
• Daniel, Utah: A town found in the United States.
• Daniel, Wyoming: Another place in the United States, known as a census-designated place.
• Daniel (mountain): A mountain located in the beautiful Austrian Alps.

Other Uses

• Hurricane Daniel: This name has been used for several strong tropical storms that form over oceans.
• Daniel (rocket): An experimental rocket developed in France.

See also

• Danial (disambiguation)
• Daniele (disambiguation)
• Daniell
• Daniels (disambiguation)
• Danyal, Iran (disambiguation)