Angel Names
- Gabriel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my strength"Description:
Gabriel is a Biblical favorite, an angelic choice that's lighter and less patriarchal than some of his Old Testament brethren. Derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, Gabriel combines the elements elements gever, meaning "strong," and 'el, in reference to God.
- Talia
Origin:
Hebrew; Australian AboriginalMeaning:
"gentle dew from heaven; by the water"Description:
Talia is derived from the Hebrew elements tal, meaning "dew," and yah, in reference to God. In the mythology of one ancient sect, Talia was one of ten angels who attended the sun on its daily course. The occasionally homophonous name Thalia has unrelated Greek origins.
- Michael
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"who is like God?"Description:
Michael was the Number 1 American boys' name for almost half a century. While Michael has moved out of the Top 10 baby boy names, it's still widely used.
- Adriel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my master"Description:
This biblical name is getting wider notice. While Adrian has had its time in the limelight since the late 70s, parents are beginning to look for fresher alternatives. In the Bible, Adriel was the husband of Merab, a daughter of King Saul. Adriel, like other names ending in -el like Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel, is also the name of an angel. The angel Adriel is known as the Angel of Death. Adriel entered the charts in 2002, and has risen now into the Top 200.
- Raphael
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God has healed"Description:
Raphael is a romantic archangel name that sounds both artistic and powerful. Raphael is also a great cross-cultural choice, with significance for people with both Latinate and Jewish roots, plus plenty of grounding in the English-speaking world.
- Azrael
Origin:
Hebrew, variation of AzrielMeaning:
"help of God"Description:
This is the name of Angel of Death in Jewish and Muslim tradition, but that isn't putting contemporary parents off. With its cool letter Z and popular -ael ending, Azrael has been in the US Top 1000 since 2019 and has continued to rise since then.
- Mael
Origin:
French or BretonMeaning:
"chief or prince"Description:
The name of a fifth century Breton saint, Mael is a popular boys' name in contemporary France, though it is usually spelled with a diaeresis or umlaut - Maël. Mael is the Breton spelling, and the pronunciation is almost like the English word mile, with two distinctive syllables.
- Cassiel
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"angel of Saturday"Description:
This name of the archangel who protects those born under the sign of Capricorn is one of the most attractive and distinctive December baby names or January baby names. Cassiel is a little-known member of the increasingly popular Cass family, which includes Cassius, Cassian, and Cassia.
- Nuriel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light or fire of God"Description:
The name of an angel in the Zohar, Nuriel is related to the Arabic name Nur.
- Haniel
Description:
Haniel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin with deep spiritual significance. It derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'grace of God' or 'joy of God.' In angelology, Haniel is known as an archangel associated with joy, love, and beauty, often considered to govern the sphere of Venus. The name appears in various religious and mystical texts, including Kabbalistic writings. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, Haniel has seen some interest among parents drawn to its angelic associations and spiritual meaning. The name has a gentle yet distinct quality, with a recognizable structure similar to other angelic names like Gabriel and Michael. With growing interest in meaningful names with spiritual connections, Haniel represents an uncommon choice that carries profound symbolism while remaining accessible in pronunciation for English speakers. Its usage remains relatively rare but has seen occasional adoption in various Western countries.
- Samael
- Saraphiel
- Camael
- Raziel
- Zuriel
- Sabrael
- Suriel
- Zerachiel
- CALIEL
- Azazel