daniel | ||
1. | [ noun ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 12 | |
2. | [ noun ] (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC) | |
Related terms: | prophet Old_Testament | |
3. | [ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 1321 | |
4. | [ noun ] (Old Testament,fine art,writing) an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar | |
Synonyms: | book_of_the_prophet_daniel book_of_daniel | |
Related terms: | book Old_Testament Hagiographa | |
5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 334 | |
6. | [ noun ] (law,work) a wise and upright judge | |
Examples: | "a Daniel come to judgment" -- Shakespeare |
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Related terms: | judge | |
Similar spelling: |
Daniell Daniele Daniela Danielle Daniella Dannielle Danyel Danilo Danial Danyell Danille Danelle Damelio Danyelle |