Daniil
Meaning of Daniil
The name Daniil is a male given name of Russian and Ukrainian origin. It is pronounced as duh-NEEL (/dʊˈniːl/) in Russian and duh-NYIL (/dʊˈnɪl/) in Ukrainian. Daniil is a variation of the more widely recognized name Daniel, which has roots in Hebrew and means "God is my judge." The name has been relatively uncommon in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 31 newborns per year over the past two decades. Despite its rarity, Daniil carries a strong cultural heritage and offers a unique alternative for parents seeking an international flair while retaining a classic biblical association.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as duh-NEEL (/dʊˈniːl/)
Ukrainian
- Pronunced as duh-NYIL (/dʊˈnɪl/)
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Notable People Named Daniil
| Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player who has achieved a world No. 1 ranking and won multiple ATP Tour singles titles, including the 2021 US Open and 2020 ATP Finals. |
| Daniil Vyacheslavovich Kvyat is a successful Russian professional racing driver with a notable career in Formula One and current participation in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship. |
| Daniil Olegovich Trifonov is a renowned Russian pianist and composer, recognized for his Grammy Award win in 2018 and named Artist of the Year at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards in 2016. |
| Daniil Ivanovich Kharms was a pioneering Russian avant-gardist, absurdist poet, writer, and dramatist during the early Soviet era. |
| Daniil Dmitrievich Dubov is a Russian chess grandmaster who achieved his final norm for the Grandmaster title at a young age and won the 2018 World Rapid Chess Championship. |
| Daniil Aleksandrovich Samsonov is a Russian figure skater known for holding three junior world records in men's skating. |
| Daniil Yuryevich Move is a Russian race car driver who holds the title "master of sport on international level" in Russia and has a diverse background in sports and education. |
| Daniil Aleksandrovich Granin, originally from a German family, was a prominent Soviet and Russian author. |
| Daniil Ivanov is a renowned motorcycle speedway and ice speedway rider on the international stage. |
| Daniil Kashin - Daniil Nikititsch Kaschin was a versatile Russian composer, pianist, conductor, and folk-song collector. |
| Daniil Dmitriyevich Shamkin is a Russian football player known for his role as a forward for Torpedo Moscow. |
| Daniil Andreyevich Kuznetsov is a Russian football player known for his role as a winger at FC Rubin Kazan. |
| Daniil Lvovich Lintchevski is a Russian chess Grandmaster. |
| Daniil Igorevich Martovoy is a Russian footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Volgar Astrakhan on loan from Sochi. |
| Daniil Gennadyevich Bolshunov is a Russian football player currently playing for FC Sakhalin Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. |
