daniel Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
  2. noun a wise and upright judge
    • a Daniel come to judgment" -- Shakespeare
  3. noun an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
    Book of Daniel; Book of the Prophet Daniel.

WordNet

Dan"i*el noun
Definitions
  1. A Hebrew prophet distinguished for sagacity and ripeness of judgment in youth; hence, a sagacious and upright judge.
    A Daniel come to judgment. Shak.

Webster 1913