Eriel

Meaning of Eriel

Eriel is a unisex given name and a phonetic variant of the Hebrew Ariel, pronounced AIR-ee-əl (/ˈɛriːəl/) in English. It derives from the biblical אֲרִיאֵל (Ariʾēl), meaning “lion of God,” a designation originally applied to Jerusalem and, in later texts, to a subordinate celestial being. By altering the initial vowel, Eriel preserves its martial-spiritual heritage while offering a subtle twist that appeals to parents seeking both tradition and distinction. In contemporary Anglo-American usage, Eriel has maintained a modest yet steady profile: in 2024, 14 U.S. newborns bore the name, placing it 936th in popularity. Though it lacks the pop-culture cachet of its more familiar Ariel counterpart, Eriel quietly asserts its own identity within the growing roster of unisex names.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as AIR-ee-el (/ˈɛriːəl/)

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Notable People Named Eriel

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