Azarel
Meaning of Azarel
Azarel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, deriving from the elements “azar” (help) and “El” (God). As a variant of Azrael—the angel traditionally associated with the passage between life and death—it carries an ecclesiastical resonance, though modern usage typically highlights its literal meaning of “divine assistance” rather than its mythological function. In the United States, Azarel has maintained a low but steady presence in the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000 baby-boy names since the early 2000s, with annual occurrences ranging from five to eighteen births and most recently ranking 906th in 2024. Pronounced ah-zuh-REHL (/əˈzɑːrɛl/), it conforms to the familiar Anglo-American pattern of biblical names ending in –el while offering a distinct phonetic profile and a clear trochaic stress. Its technical appeal lies in the balanced syllable count and unambiguous pronunciation, making it a precise option for parents who favor analytical naming criteria. Although unlikely to become ubiquitous, Azarel’s rarity can be an advantage for those seeking a name that is both historically grounded and practically unique—and unlikely to generate duplicates on a classroom roster.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ah-zuh-REHL (/əˈzɑːrɛl/)
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