Daniel comes from the Hebrew name Daniyyel (ָדּנִיֵּאל ), meaning "God is my judge" (from the roots din (ִדּין ) - "to judge" and 'el (ֵאל ) - "God"). In Abrahamic faiths, Daniel is a prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel. The name originally came into use in England during the Middle Ages and was revived in popularity after the Protestant Reformation. It has remained consistently popular for centuries.