Дании́л
Daniílmasculine
The English name Daniel is translated into Russian as Дании́л (Daniíl). Wiktionary also lists Дани́л (Daníl) and Дани́ла (Daníla).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Дании́л | Daniíl | masculine |
| Дани́л | Daníl | masculine |
| Дани́ла | Daníla | masculine |
| Дэ́ниел | Dɛ́nijel | masculine |
All forms represent the male given name Daniel.
Which one should you use?
Дании́л is the more traditional, formal or ecclesiastical version of the name, often found in religious contexts or older documents. Дэ́ниел is a transliteration of the English name Daniel and is used specifically when referring to non-Russian speakers named Daniel.
How do you pronounce it?
Daniíl
Did you know?
- The name Дании́л is closely linked to the Russian Orthodox calendar, where specific 'name days' are sometimes celebrated as prominently as birthdays.
- In literature, the name Дани́ла is sometimes used to evoke a peasant or working-class background, whereas Дании́л suggests an educated or clerical origin.
- Russian uses an extensive system of diminutives for this name, where 'Daniel' can become Да́ня for friends or Дани́лочка for a loved one.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, Даниил.Hello, Daniel.
- Привет, Даня!Hi, Danny!
- Меня зовут Дании́л.Menya zovut Daniil.My name is Daniil.
- Дании́л сейчас дома.Daniil seychas doma.Daniil is at home now.
- Это мой друг Дании́л.Eto moy drug Daniil.This is my friend Daniil.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaТы видел Дании́ла сегодня?Ty videl Daniila segodnya?Have you seen Daniil today?
- Дмитрий DmitryНет, я его не встречал.Net, ya ego ne vstrechal.No, I haven't met him.
- Ольга OlgaОн обещал мне позвонить.On obeshchal mne pozvonit'.He promised to call me.
- Дмитрий DmitryНаверное, он очень занят.Navernoye, on ochen' zanyat.Maybe he is very busy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daniel” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
