Adiel

Meaning of Adiel

Adiel is a Hebrew gem meaning “God is my ornament,” and the name wears that meaning as gracefully as a silk kurta catching morning light. Pronounced ah-dee-EL, it first shines in biblical chronicles as the title of a trusted priest, gifting the modern bearer a whisper of wisdom and devotion. In the United States, Adiel has held a comfortable spot inside the Top 1000 since the early 1980s—high enough to feel current, low enough that parents needn’t fear four other Adiels answering the same roll call. Much like a well-tuned sitar, the name balances strength and lyricism, offering a son both quiet gravitas and room to improvise his own raga. For families seeking something uncommon yet anchored in tradition, Adiel steps forward with a warm, subtle sparkle—and just the faintest wink that even serious names can have a playful side.