Ouriel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ouriel
Ouriel is a variant spelling of Uriel, derived from the Hebrew roots "ur" (fire) and "el" (God), meaning "God is my fire" or "God's fire." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, particularly in reference to one of the archangels in Judeo-Christian theology, and appears in apocryphal texts and religious literature throughout medieval and modern religious practice.
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Etymology
Ouriel is a variant spelling of Uriel, derived from the Hebrew roots "ur" (fire) and "el" (God), meaning "God is my fire" or "God's fire." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, particularly in reference to one of the archangels in Judeo-Christian theology, and appears in apocryphal texts and religious literature throughout medieval and modern religious practice.
Ouriel currently ranks #2,648 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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