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Biblical Hebrew

Ariel

Pronounced AIR-ee-elShare

Meaning: Lion of God

  • Gender-neutral
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Ariel combines Hebrew elements meaning lion and God. The lion image gives its soft, flowing sound a strong underlying meaning.

Nicknames

  • Ari
  • Elle

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Ariel comes from Biblical Hebrew.

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