Denel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'deni', meaning 'judge'. It is also associated with the biblical figure Daniel, who was a prophet and statesman in the court of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. The name Denel has been used primarily as a boys' name but can be considered unisex due to its recent popularity for girls as well.
"Denel is a rare name, with only five babies named Denel born each year in 1960 and again in 1967."