Gender: FemaleRelated Names: Danette, Daniella, Danielle, Danitra, Danyell Meanings: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Danette, a form of Daniela, the feminine form of Daniel: God is my judge (Hebrew; Old Testament—major prophet). Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby NamesAfrican-American Names Questionnaire