Kaniel

Meaning of Kaniel

Kaniel is a masculine given name of Hebrew etymology, arising from the fusion of qānâ (“judge”) and ’ēl (“God”) to approximate the meaning “God is my judge.” It is documented in apocryphal angelological sources as the designation of an archangel entrusted with the dispensation of divine justice, thereby imbuing the name with an aura of solemn authority. In contemporary Anglo-American usage, the form is articulated as kuh-NYEL (IPA: /kəˈnɪəl/ or /kəˈnjɛl/), and its modest yet consistent placement in U.S. naming statistics—perennially ranking in the lower 900s—reflects a measured inclination toward appellations that marry historical resonance with individual distinction.

Pronunciation

British English

• Pronunced as kuh-NYEL (/kəˈnɪəl/)

American English

• Pronunced as kuh-NYEL (/kəˈnjɛl/)

• Kaneil