Strong's Lexicon Dani: Dani Original Word: דָּנִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root דָּן (Dan), meaning "judge" or "he judged." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of Daniel is Δανιήλ (Daniēl), Strong's Greek #1158, which appears in the New Testament, notably in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:6-7) and in references to the prophet Daniel (Matthew 24:15). Usage: The name "Dani" is a shortened form of "Daniel," which means "God is my judge." It is used as a proper noun, typically referring to individuals named Daniel in the Hebrew Bible. The name signifies a person who acknowledges God's authority and judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to reflect personal characteristics, divine attributes, or significant events. The name "Daniel" is most famously associated with the prophet Daniel, a key figure during the Babylonian exile. Daniel was known for his unwavering faith in God, his wisdom, and his ability to interpret dreams. The name "Dani" would carry similar connotations of divine judgment and faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Dan Definition desc. of Dan NASB Translation Danites (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs דָּנִי adjective, of a people always with article as proper name collective הַדָּנִי 1 Chronicles 12:35; שֵׁבֶט הַדָּנִי Judges 18:1,30; מִשְׁמַּחַת הַדָּנִי Judges 13:2; Judges 18:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Danites, of Dan Patronymically from Dan; a Danite (often collectively) or descendants (or inhabitants) of Dan -- Danites, of Dan. see HEBREW Dan Forms and Transliterations הַדָּנִ֔י הַדָּנִ֖י הַדָּנִ֞י הַדָּנִי֙ הדני had·dā·nî haddaNi haddānîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 13:2 HEB: מִצָּרְעָ֛ה מִמִּשְׁפַּ֥חַת הַדָּנִ֖י וּשְׁמ֣וֹ מָנ֑וֹחַ NAS: of the family of the Danites, whose name KJV: of the family of the Danites, whose name INT: of Zorah of the family of the Danites name was Manoah Judges 18:1 Judges 18:11 Judges 18:30 1 Chronicles 12:36 5 Occurrences |