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The first name Danijela is used in Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia as the female variant of Daniela. It is the feminine equivalent of the biblical name Daniel and can be directly translated as "God is my judge" or more succinctly as "the judge is God."
What does the name Danijela mean?
Danijela is the feminine form of the name Daniela and is regarded as a Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian variant. The translation of the name is "God is my judge" or "the judge is God." The origins of the name can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew words din (דִּין), meaning "to judge" or "to rule," and el (אֵל), which stands for "God." The name has its roots in the Old Testament, where it refers to Jacob's son, Daniel. Other variants include Daniella (Italian), Danielle (French), Taniela, Danaila, Danjelle, Danuta, Danute, Danusia, Danuse, Danneel, Danela, Danella, Daneliya, and Danjela.
Where does the name Danijela come from?
The name Danijela has its roots in Old Aramaic and ancient Hebrew and means "God is my judge." The components of the word come from ancient Hebrew: din (דִּין) stands for "to judge" or "to rule," while el (אֵל) means "God." The name is prevalent in Croatian, Serbian, Slavic, and Slovenian languages.
How do you pronounce Danijela?
The name Danijela consists of four syllables and flows smoothly. It is pronounced as "Da-ni-je-la" [daniˈjeːla] or [daˈnijɛla], with the syllables following each other openly. The gentle "j" allows for fluid transitions, while the final "a" sounds open. Danijela has a melodic, friendly sound - harmonious, light, and rhythmically balanced.
When is the name day of Danijela?
The name day for Danijela is celebrated on July 21.
Popularity
Danijela is a rather rare name in Germany. It currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 1982, when it reached 113th place. In the last ten years, Danijela has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,795th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranked 3,630th.
Nicknames & pet names
Daca / Dani / Danijeluska / Dannyy / Ela / Jela / Lela / Leli / Nela
Similar first names
Famous people
- Danijela Dimitrovska (Serbian top model)
- Danijela Grgic (British sprinter)
- Danijela Ilic (Serbian basketball player)
- Danijela Martinovic (Croatian singer)
- Danijela Pilić (Serbian-Croatian author and blogger)
- Danijela Rundqvist (Swedish ice hockey player)
- Danijela Vranić (Serbian singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Danijela
What is the origin of the name Danijela?
The name Danijela has its origins in Old Aramaic and ancient Hebrew. It is composed of the words din, meaning 'to judge' or 'to rule,' and el, which stands for 'God.'
What does the name Danijela mean?
Danijela is the feminine form of Daniela and means 'God is my judge.' The name has biblical roots and is associated with the figure of Daniel in the Old Testament.
How popular is the name Danijela?
Danijela is common in Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian-speaking regions and enjoys a certain popularity there, although it is less common in other areas.