Daniela in Chinese
Daniela in Chinese is 丹妮拉 (Dān Nī Lā).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God is my judge
Daniela is a name of Hebrew origin, generally understood to mean "God is my judge". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1947 and peaked in 2007. Names sharing the same root meaning include Daniel, Danielle, Danny.
3 ways to write Daniela
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
丹妮拉
Dān Nī Lā
The standard transliteration of Daniela: 丹 (dān, "red; cinnabar; sincere heart"), 妮 (nī, "girl, lass (affectionate)"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 丹 (dān) carries "da", 妮 (nī) carries "nie", 拉 (lā) carries "la". The tone contour is 1-1-1 (high level, high level, high level).
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 丹
dān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
red; cinnabar; sincere heart
- 妮
nī
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
girl, lass (affectionate)
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
祯琳
Zhēn Lín
Inspired by "God is my judge": 祯 (zhēn, "auspicious sign, good omen") + 琳 (lín, "beautiful jade"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
The idea of "God" behind Daniela is rendered by 祯, "auspicious sign, good omen"; 琳, "beautiful jade", completes it.
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 祯
zhēn
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
auspicious sign, good omen
- 琳
lín
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
beautiful jade
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
丹天
Dān Tiān
丹 (dān, "red; cinnabar; sincere heart") + 天 (tiān, "heaven, sky"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 丹 (dān), the same opening character as the transliteration 丹妮拉, for the "da" sound, and replaces the rest with 天 ("heaven, sky") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
8 strokes total (simplified)- 丹
dān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
red; cinnabar; sincere heart
- 天
tiān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heaven, sky
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 58,437 girls named Daniela since 1947, with the high point in 2007 (3,076 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #381 to #196 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1947
- Total since 1880
- 58,437
More About Daniela in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Daniela offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Daniela, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Daniel in Chinese, Danielle in Chinese, and Danny in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Daniel in Chinese, Danielle in Chinese, and Danny in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Nancy in Chinese, Katrina in Chinese, Rebekah in Chinese, Kaitlin in Chinese, and Mckenzie in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Daniela, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Daniela to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Daniela in Chinese characters?
丹妮拉 (Dān Nī Lā), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Daniela with real meaning?
Try 祯琳 (Zhēn Lín): auspicious sign, good omen + beautiful jade, inspired by "God is my judge". For something that still sounds like Daniela, 丹天 (Dān Tiān) is a middle ground.
How many strokes does 丹妮拉 have?
20 strokes in simplified form; per character: 丹 4, 妮 8, 拉 8.