Daniels is a masculine given name primarily used in Latvia, originating as a Latvian form of the biblical name Daniel.EtymologyThe name derives from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge", composed of the roots din ("to judge") and ʾel ("God"). In the Bible, Daniel was a Hebrew prophet who served in the Babylonian court and interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams, as recorded in the Book of Daniel. His unwavering faith and apocalyptic visions made him a symbol of divine judgment and wisdom.Usage in LatviaIn Latvian, the standard borrowing of foreign names often involves adding an '-s' suffix to mark masculine gender, resulting in Daniels. While the root name Daniel has been widespread across Christian cultures since the Middle Ages, the Latvian form follows typical phonetic and grammatical adaptation patterns.Notable BearersDaniels Bērziņš (born 1999), Latvian ice hockey playerDaniels Ontužāns (born 2000), Latvian footballerDaniels Pavļuts (born 1976), Latvian politician, former Minister for Health and EconomicsNotable Latvian figures with this name primarily come from sports and politics, reflecting the name's modern usage in contemporary Baltic society.Related NamesVariants of this name across different languages include Danial (Persian), Daniyal (Urdu), Daniel (Swedish), Taniel (Armenian), Danel (Basque), and Daniil (Russian).Meaning: God is my judgeOrigin: Hebrew, via Latvian adaptationType: Given nameMain usage countries: Latvia