Boy name
Danny name meaning
“God is my judge; near”
Danny is a masculine name commonly linked to “God is my judge” through Daniel, from Hebrew Dāniyyēl. An Arabic derivation connects it with Dānī, meaning “near.” Dani, Dany, and Dhani are spelling variants associated with Danny, whose meanings reflect these two different linguistic explanations for the name.
What does Danny mean?
God is my judge; near
In Indonesian: Tuhan adalah hakimku; dekat
Origin and cultural usage of Danny
It can be a short form of Daniel, from Hebrew Dāniyyēl 'God is my judge'. In an Arabic derivation, Dānī means near.
Danny in Islam and the Quran
Danny 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 Danny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Danny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Danny: God is my judge; near
- Sandy: defender of humankind
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
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Danny Firmansyah Sukarna
Meaning of each word
- Danny: God is my judge; near
- Firmansyah: royal decree, a ruler's command
- Sukarna: having beautiful ears
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Danny Esa
Meaning of each word
- Danny: God is my judge; near
- Esa: one, sole and undivided
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Meaning of each word
- Jayabaya: victorious over danger
- Danny: God is my judge; near
- Aditiya: sun; son of Aditi
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Danny Sumurung
Meaning of each word
- Danny: God is my judge; near
- Sumurung: superior, better
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Danny Kusumawardhana Fibri
Meaning of each word
- Danny: God is my judge; near
- Kusumawardhana: one who makes flowers flourish
- Fibri: the month of February
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How to pronounce Danny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Danny a boy’s name?
Yes, Danny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Danny ranks #755 among boy names in our data sample (26 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 Danny
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Donny♂Ruler of the world
- Dandy♂Smartly dressed, stylish man
- Deny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Danang♂Young man, male
- Danu♂Bow
- Dana♂A charitable gift
- Dony♂Ruler of the world
- Dendy♂
- Denni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Danil♂God is my judge
- Dandi♂Smartly dressed, stylish man
Famous people named Danny
- Danny Setiawan · b. 1945
- Danny Hilman Natawidjaja · b. 1961
- Danny Pomanto · b. 1964
- I Gusti Putu Danny Nugraha Karya · b. 1969
- Danny Alkadrie
- Danny Karter Febrianto
- Danny Wetangterah
- Danny Agus Surono Sunaryadi · b. 1972
- Danny Amanda · b. 1959
- Danny Dicky Tamboto · b. 1960
- Danny Dwi Priambodo · b. 1978
- Danny Franklin Waldens Manumpil · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Danny
What is the meaning of Danny?
Danny 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 Danny a boy’s name?
Yes, Danny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Danny?
Danny is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
Is the name Danny in the Quran?
Danny does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Danny have?
Danny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Danny?
Danny ranks #755 among boy names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Danny?
Other spellings: Dani, Dany, Dhani, Dhany, Danni.
What full names go well with Danny?
Some ideas: Danny Sandy Adiputra; Danny Firmansyah Sukarna; Danny Esa.
Famous people named Danny?
Notable people named Danny include Danny Setiawan, Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, Danny Pomanto.
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