Dani

Dani is a given name or nickname that appears in many languages. It commonly serves as a diminutive of Daniel or Danielle, and is used informally in everyday speech. The gender and usage can vary by culture, and in some contexts Dani itself is treated as a standalone given name.

Dani can also refer to the Dani, an indigenous ethnic group of the Baliem Valley in the highlands of Western New Guinea, Indonesia. The Dani people number in the tens of thousands and speak the Dani language. They have a long history of agriculture in highland valleys, with crop systems and exchange practices that have drawn attention from researchers. Traditional social organization includes clans and lineage-based affiliations.

Dani language refers to the language spoken by the Dani people. It is a Papuan language and part of the broader Trans-New Guinea phylum according to conventional classifications, with multiple dialects. The language has been extensively documented in linguistic and anthropological studies.

In contemporary usage, Dani is frequently used as a nickname for individuals named Daniel or Danielle in sports, entertainment, and public life, and may appear in fictional or journalistic references.