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

Related terms: judge
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