Boy name
Dani name meaning
“God is my judge; near”
Dani is a masculine name commonly linked to “God is my judge” or “near”. As a short form of Daniel, it comes from Hebrew Dāniyyēl, meaning “God is my judge”. In an Arabic derivation, Dānī means “near”. Variants include Danny, Dany, and Dhani.
What does Dani mean?
God is my judge; near
In Indonesian: Tuhan adalah hakimku; dekat
Origin and cultural usage of Dani
It can be a short form of Daniel, from Hebrew Dāniyyēl 'God is my judge'. In an Arabic derivation, Dānī means near.
Dani in Islam and the Quran
Dani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Dani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Dani as a first name
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Dani Zidane
Interpretation
May he grow in abundance with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Zidane: increase, abundance
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Dani Bagas
Interpretation
May he grow healthy and fit with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Bagas: healthy and vigorous
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Dani Prawira
Interpretation
May he become a valiant hero with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
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Interpretation
May he shine with peaceful light, with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Jeffrey: peace
- Cahyo: light, radiance
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Dani Airlangga
Interpretation
An image of someone crossing water with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Airlangga: one who crosses water
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Interpretation
May he rise to support others, with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Galang: support, supporting beam
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
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Dani Winata
Interpretation
May he grow humble and courteous with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Winata: humble, well-mannered
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Dani Septiadi
Interpretation
An image of a September child with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Septiadi: September; foremost or excellent
Dani as a middle name
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Interpretation
An image of a dark, loyal figure with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Prastyo: pledge or oath of loyalty
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Interpretation
May he become a purehearted leader with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Partogi: guide, leader
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Interpretation
May he bring peace and uphold justice with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Jeffrey: peace
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
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Interpretation
May he become a king and determined protector with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Rajendra: king among kings
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Billy: resolute protector
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Interpretation
May he embody virtue and uphold law with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Budiawan: possessing virtue or good character
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Interpretation
May he become a good guardian of all, with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Alvaro: guardian of all
- Dani: God is my judge; near
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
Dani as a last name
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Sian Dani
Interpretation
May he grow into a wise person with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Sian: wise; virtuous
- Dani: God is my judge; near
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Prawira Dani
Interpretation
May he become a courageous hero with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Dani: God is my judge; near
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Atma Dani
Interpretation
An image of the true self with God as its judge.Meaning of each word
- Atma: spirit or true self
- Dani: God is my judge; near
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Jeffrey Dani
Interpretation
May he live in peace with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Jeffrey: peace
- Dani: God is my judge; near
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Aditya Dani
Interpretation
An image of someone shining like the sun, with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
- Dani: God is my judge; near
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Renaldi Dani
Interpretation
May he exercise power through counsel, with God as his judge.Meaning of each word
- Renaldi: counsel and power
- Dani: God is my judge; near
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How to pronounce Dani
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮔᮤ |
Is Dani a boy’s name?
Yes, Dani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dani ranks #281 among boy names in our data sample (66 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Dani
Famous people named Dani
- Dani Anwar · b. 1968
- Dani Ramdan
- Dani Dwi Permana · b. 1991
- Dani Lesmana · b. 1992
- Dani Mamesah
- Dani Raharjanto · b. 1996
- Dani Suripto · b. 1966
- Dani Wardhana
- Dani Adiarti
- Dani B. Ishak Mla
- Dani Dewentin Pasaribu · b. 1973
- Dani Dwi Sugiyanto · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Dani
What is the meaning of Dani?
Dani means God is my judge; near. It can be a short form of Daniel, from Hebrew Dāniyyēl 'God is my judge'. In an Arabic derivation, Dānī means near.
Is Dani a boy’s name?
Yes, Dani is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dani?
Dani is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
Is the name Dani in the Quran?
Dani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Dani have?
Dani has 2 syllables (Da-ni) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dani?
Dani ranks #281 among boy names in our data sample (66 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Dani?
Other spellings: Danny, Dany, Dhani, Dhany, Danni.
What full names go well with Dani?
Some ideas: Dani Zidane; Khrisna Dani Prastyo; Sian Dani.
Famous people named Dani?
Notable people named Dani include Dani Anwar, Dani Ramdan, Dani Dwi Permana.
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