Daniel
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico the name Daniel is written Daniel, the same as in English. It is a common boy's name, and the usual short form is Dani.
Nicknames are Dani and Danielito for a small boy. A female form Daniela is also very common in Mexico.
Meaning: a male given name (proper noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Say it "dah-NYEHL", with the stress on the last syllable, not on the first as in English.
Did you know?
- The name Daniel comes from Hebrew and means "God is my judge".
Examples in context
- Daniel es mi mejor amigo.Daniel is my best friend.
- Hola, me llamo Daniel.Hello, my name is Daniel.
- Le dicen Dani en la escuela.They call him Dani at school.
Example conversation
Two new classmates, Daniel and Fer, meet on the first day at a school in Puebla.
- FerHola, ¿cómo te llamas?Hi, what is your name?
- DanielMe llamo Daniel. ¿Y tú?My name is Daniel. And you?
- FerFernando, pero me dicen Fer.Fernando, but they call me Fer.
