[Daniel’s new name probably meant], “Bel, protect his life!” Hananiah was called “Shadrach,” most likely signifying “command of Aku,” the moon god. Mishael received the name “Meshach,” which seems to represent “who is what Aku is?” being the pagan equivalent to the Hebrew Mishael, “who is what God is?” Azariah’s name was changed to Abednego, “servant of Nebo. –Archer, Daniel