How to Say “Daniel” in German

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Daniel
/ˈdaːni̯ɛl/
Daniel is the German male given name for Daniel.
Daniel is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Dani and Danny are informal ways to say Daniel.

Is it said differently in some regions?

Däni is a variation used in the Swabian dialect.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈdaːni̯ɛl/

Did you know?

  • In many German-speaking regions, the diminutive Dani is so common that it can sometimes be used as a nickname for female names like 'Danielle' or ' Daniela', even though 'Daniel' is strictly male.
  • In historic German texts, the name Daniel is frequently associated with the concept of 'judgment' or 'divine justice' due to its biblical origins.
  • Although 'Danny' is a common English nickname, a German speaker using 'Danny' for a 'Daniel' might be perceived as having a slight American influence or a preference for anglicized speech.

Examples in context

  • Auch Daniel Webster war da.
    Daniel Webster also was there.
    This sentence shows the use of Daniel in a sentence about Daniel Webster.
    Tatoeba #2935668 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #807049 by Source_VOA
  • Daniel ist vom Rad gefallen.
    Daniel fell off of his bike.
    This sentence shows the use of Daniel in a sentence about falling off a bike.
    Tatoeba #12405566 by Waldelfe, translation #11483724 by Amastan
  • Daniel suchte eine Toilette.
    Daniel was looking for a bathroom.
    This sentence shows the use of Daniel in a sentence about looking for a bathroom.
    Tatoeba #13510492 by Waldelfe, translation #11483649 by Amastan
  • Ich habe gestern mit Daniel gesprochen.
    I spoke to Daniel yesterday.
  • Daniel ist mein bester Freund.
    Daniel is my best friend.
  • Wo trifft sich Daniel mit seinen Freunden?
    Where does Daniel meet his friends?
  • 37 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Julia and Lukas are talking about a mutual friend.

  1. Julia

    Hast du heute schon mit Daniel gesprochen?
    Have you spoken with Daniel today?
  2. Lukas

    Nein, ich habe Daniel gestern angerufen.
    No, I called Daniel yesterday.
  3. Julia

    Weiß Daniel, dass wir heute feiern?
    Does Daniel know that we are celebrating today?
  4. Lukas

    Ja, ich glaube, Daniel kommt später.
    Yes, I think Daniel is coming later.

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