I. ˈdan-yəl also ˈda-n ə l noun
Etymology: Hebrew Dānī'ēl
Date: before 12th century
1. : the Jewish hero of the Book of Daniel who as an exile in Babylon interprets dreams, gives accounts of apocalyptic visions, and is divinely delivered from a den of lions
2. : a book of narratives, visions, and prophecies in canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture — see bible table
II. ˈdan-yəl biographical name
Samuel 1562?-1619 English poet