Azazel

Hebrew

"scapegoat"

Azazel Origin and Meaning

The name Azazel is a boy's name meaning "scapegoat".

In the Hebrew bible, Azazel is the name of the place where the scapegoat bearing the Jews' sins during Yom Kippur, was sacrificed. In Christian and Islamic traditions, Azazel is the name of a fallen angel.

Azrael's rise in popularity has cleared the way for Azazel, which is rising in popularity among American babies.

Azazel Popularity

• 1306 Nameberry 2024