Danyal

Danyal is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Daniel. It is used in various cultures, notably in South Asia and the Middle East, and among diaspora communities worldwide. The name is associated with the biblical Daniel and carries the meaning "God is my judge," from the Hebrew elements El (God) and dan (to judge). Spelling variations include Daniyal, Daniyel, Danial, and Danyal, reflecting transliteration differences from Hebrew, Arabic, and South Asian languages.

In South Asia, Danyal is common among Muslim and Christian communities, with Daniyal and its variants widely used in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. In the Middle East, forms such as Daniyal are also found, often rendered according to local scripts. The name is typically male and is used across generations in both religious and secular contexts.

Notable people with the name include Danyal Zafar, a Pakistani singer and musician who is the younger brother of actor-singer Ali Zafar. The name continues to be used in diverse communities, sometimes adapted to fit local linguistic and cultural conventions.