Danny
pronounced /Da-nny/
Short form of Daniel.
About the name
Danny is a traditional Hebrew boy name meaning 'Short form of Daniel'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny
- What is the meaning of the name Danny?
- Danny means "Short form of Daniel.". It is a traditional boy name of Hebrew origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Danny?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Danny is Karka.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Danny?
- The Nakshatra for Danny is Pushya.
- How is Danny written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): दन्न्य · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): દન્ન્ય
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