Ariel
Ariel is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Lion of God”.
| Meaning | Lion of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֲרִיאֵל |
| Pronunciation | AH-ree-el |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | Israel, United States, Argentina, France |
Meaning and origin of Ariel
Ariel joins ari, 'lion', and El, 'God'. In the Hebrew Bible it appears as a personal name in Ezra 8:16 and as a poetic name for Jerusalem in Isaiah 29. Shakespeare gave it to the airy spirit in 'The Tempest', and Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (1989) made it widely known as a girls' name in the US. In Israel it remains mainly masculine; Ariel Sharon, the former prime minister, is a famous bearer.
Is Ariel a Jewish name?
Ariel is a biblical name, used for Jerusalem in Isaiah; Jewish families give it mainly to boys, while in English-speaking countries it is more often a girl's name.
How popular is Ariel?
Common for boys in Israel and Latin America; used for girls in the US.
Gifts with the name Ariel
- Ariel name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ariel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ariel mean?
Ariel means 'Lion of God'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Ariel a Jewish name?
Ariel is a biblical name, used for Jerusalem in Isaiah; Jewish families give it mainly to boys, while in English-speaking countries it is more often a girl's name.
How do you pronounce Ariel?
Ariel is pronounced AH-ree-el.
Is Ariel a boy or girl name?
Ariel is usually a boy name.