Azrael

Hebrew, variation of Azriel

"help of God"

Azrael Origin and Meaning

The name Azrael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "help of God".

This is the name of Angel of Death in Jewish and Muslim tradition, not a great start for an innocent child -- or a great role model for a teenager.

Azrael Rank in US Top 1000

# 732 in the US

Azrael Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 303 on Nameberry

Azrael Popularity

• 732 US 2022
• 303 Nameberry 2024
• 228 Unique 2018
• 182 Unisex 2020
• 522 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Azrael

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Famous People Named Azrael

• Abu Azrael nom de guerre of Ayyub Faleh al,Rubaie, Iraqi Shi'a fighting ISIL

Azrael in Pop Culture

• "Asrael " opera by Alberto Franchetti, Based on the old Flemish legend, Asrael falls in love with another angel called Nefta, loses her, and finally is reunited with her in Heaven
• Azrael the death of the universe in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series
• Azrael character in DC Comics
• Commander Azrael character in tabletop game "Warhammer 40,000"
• Muruta Azrael villain in anime "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED"
• Azrael character in film "Dogma"
• Rabbi Azrael a main character in "The Dybbuk" by S. Ansky
• Azrael cat in The Smurfs series