danie

Danie is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. In Afrikaans and Dutch contexts, Danie is often a diminutive or affectionate form of Daniel, but it is also used independently as a full given name.

The name Daniel derives from Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." The form Danie reflects language-specific phonology and diminutive patterns. In Dutch, the traditional form is Daniël.

Danie is most common in South Africa, particularly among Afrikaans-speaking communities, where it functions as a standard given name rather than merely a nickname. It is also found in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking or influenced regions. The name can cross cultural lines and appear among speakers of other languages as well.

Variants and related names include Daniel as the root name; diminutives and variants such as Dani, Dan, Danny, and Daan in Dutch. The spelling Danie is closely associated with Afrikaans usage.

Surname use is uncommon; when Danie appears as a surname, it is usually rare and may reflect individual family naming traditions or patronymic origins rather than a widely recognized surname form.

See also: Daniel; Dani; Daniël; Danny; Daan.