Hebrew

Uriel

Pronounced YOOR-ee-elShare

Meaning: God is my light

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 3 syllables

The story

Uriel is a Hebrew name expressing God is my light. Its angelic association accompanies the luminous devotional meaning.

Nicknames

  • Uri

Popularity

Familiar

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

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Uriel comes from Hebrew.

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