Данило
Danylo[dɐˈnɪɫɔ]masculine
The English name Daniel is translated into Ukrainian as Данило (Danylo).
Данило is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Данило is the standard form of the name, while Даня is the most common informal way to address someone named Daniel.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the genitive case (used for possession or after certain prepositions), the name Danylo changes to Данила. In the dative case (used for indirect objects), the name Danylo changes to Данилу.
How do you pronounce it?
Danylo
Did you know?
- The informal nickname Даня is used for both 'Daniel' and even the female name 'Daria', depending on the context and the speaker.
- In Ukrainian-speaking families, a person named Данило might also be called Данко, a traditional diminutive that feels more folk-oriented than the modern Даня.
- If you are addressing 'Daniel' directly in a very formal or respectful setting, you might use 'pan' (Mister) followed by his name, such as 'пане Данило'.
Examples in context
- Запрошуємо нашого гостя Даниїла на сцену.We invite our guest, Danyil, to the stage.
- Мене звати Данило.Mene zvaty Danylo.My name is Danylo.
- Цей хлопчик Данило.Tsei khlopchyk Danylo.This boy is Danylo.
- Данило зараз працює в офісі.Danylo zaraz pratsiuie v ofisi.Danylo is working in the office right now.
Example conversation
Oleksandr and Iryna are talking about a new colleague.
- Олександр OleksandrТи знаєш нашого нового колегу?Ty znaiies nashoho novoho kolehu?Do you know our new colleague?
- Ірина IrynaТак, його звати Данило.Tak, yoho zvaty Danylo.Yes, his name is Danylo.
- Олександр OleksandrДанило дуже привітний чоловік.Danylo duzhe pryvitnyi cholovik.Danylo is a very friendly man.
- Ірина IrynaЯ згодна з тобою, Олександре.Ya zhodna z toboiu, Oleksandre.I agree with you, Oleksandr.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daniel” translations and entries Данило, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
