Liel
Liel is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is mine”.
| Meaning | God is mine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | לִיאֵל |
| Pronunciation | lee-EL |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Liel
Liel comes from the Hebrew li, 'to me', and El, 'God', so it is understood as 'I have God' or 'God is mine'. It is a modern Israeli name given to both boys and girls. It shares a structure with names such as Lior and Liav and has become fairly common since the 1990s. Its brevity makes it easy to pair with longer Hebrew middle names.
Is Liel a Jewish name?
Liel is a Jewish name with a clear religious meaning centred on closeness to God, though it is not itself a biblical name.
How popular is Liel?
Fairly common in Israel for both genders.
Gifts with the name Liel
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Liel
Names similar to Liel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liel mean?
Liel means 'God is mine'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Liel a Jewish name?
Liel is a Jewish name with a clear religious meaning centred on closeness to God, though it is not itself a biblical name.
How do you pronounce Liel?
Liel is pronounced lee-EL.
Is Liel a boy or girl name?
Liel is used for both boys and girls.