In the Bible, a Hebrew prophet of the sixth century b.c.
Hebrew meaning: God is my judge
Daniel [ˈdænjəl]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament
a. a youth who was taken into the household of Nebuchadnezzar, received guidance and apocalyptic visions from God, and was given divine protection when thrown into the lions' den
b. the book that recounts these experiences and visions (in full The Book of the Prophet Daniel)
2. (often preceded by a) a wise upright person