Azriel
Biblical · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Azriel
Azriel means "God is my help" or "help of God," derived from the Hebrew elements "az" (strong) and "riel" (God), though some sources trace it to Aramaic roots meaning "God is my aid." The name is primarily used in Jewish tradition as one of the names of the Angel of Death in Hebrew angelology, and has been adopted in Christian and Islamic contexts; it appears in Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah) and medieval Jewish texts.
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Etymology
Azriel means "God is my help" or "help of God," derived from the Hebrew elements "az" (strong) and "riel" (God), though some sources trace it to Aramaic roots meaning "God is my aid." The name is primarily used in Jewish tradition as one of the names of the Angel of Death in Hebrew angelology, and has been adopted in Christian and Islamic contexts; it appears in Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah) and medieval Jewish texts.
Azriel currently ranks #529 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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