Names That Mean Decides
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Azael
Origin:
Greek variation of Hazael, HebrewMeaning:
"God sees"Description:
Biblical names including the letter Z and those ending in -el are a big 2020s trend in the US, and Azael is one such name. It entered the Top 1000 in 2021 and in a recent count, was given to 380 boys in a single year.
- Hazael
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God sees"Description:
This name of an Old Testament king is reminiscent of the woodsy nature name Hazel. Given to just 35 boys in 2024, it could make a similar but less popular option than Top 1000 Azael.
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