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What does Daniel 1:7 mean?

The chief official gave them new Babylonian names: Daniel became Belteshazzar, Hananiah was called Shadrach, Mishael became Meshach, and Azariah was called Abednego. Daniel 1:7 - Modern Text Bible

(Their new names reflect Babylonian culture and religion, symbolizing an attempt to reshape their identity.)