Arielle
Arielle is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew, via French origin, meaning “Lion of God”.
| Meaning | Lion of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via French |
| Pronunciation | ar-ee-EL |
| Tradition | Jewish, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | France, United States, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Arielle
Arielle is a French feminine form of Ariel, the Hebrew name meaning 'lion of God'. It became especially popular in France and North America in the late twentieth century, helped in part by the French title of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', in which the heroine is called Ariel in English and Arielle in French. The Hebrew feminine equivalent is Ariela.
Is Arielle a Jewish name?
Arielle derives from the biblical Ariel, a name for Jerusalem in Isaiah 29; it is used by Jewish families and by others simply for its sound.
How popular is Arielle?
Moderately used in France, Quebec and the US.
Gifts with the name Arielle
- Arielle name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Arielle baby gifts (Amazon)
- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Arielle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arielle mean?
Arielle means 'Lion of God'. It is of Hebrew, via French origin.
Is Arielle a Jewish name?
Arielle derives from the biblical Ariel, a name for Jerusalem in Isaiah 29; it is used by Jewish families and by others simply for its sound.
How do you pronounce Arielle?
Arielle is pronounced ar-ee-EL.
Is Arielle a boy or girl name?
Arielle is usually a girl name.