Azael

Azael is an uncommon baby boy’s name of Hebrew origin. Azael means “helped, strengthened by God” and comes from Azariah. Azael is a variant of the name Azazel or Azrael. Azazel is the name of a fallen angel in Christianity, Islam, and Judaisam who was condemned for marrying a human woman.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Azael:

Azael is a Hebrew boy’s name that means “helped, strengthened by God”. Azael derives from the name Azariah. Azael is also a variant of the name Azazel, who is a fallen angel in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.

Symbolism of the Name Azael:

Azael is an angel in several world religions. Azael also serves as a central figure in Jewish Yom Kippur traditions.

Nicknames for the Name Azael:

If you want to go with Azael for a name, you'll have fewer nickname options than you would with a different name. Fortunately, though, you still have choices. Here is a list of great Azael nicknames:

• Az
• Aza
• Azi
• El
• Zael
• Azzi
• A.Z.
• Zayn

Style of the Name Azael:

Traditional

Gender of the Name Azael:

Azael is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the Name Azael:

aa-zaa-EHL

Number of Syllables in the Name Azael:

three

Emotion Evoked From the Name Azael:

Azael evokes feelings of strength and pride.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Azael:

Azayel, Azahl, Assael, Azial, Asail

Popularity of the Name Azael:

According to the Social Security Administration, Azael only recently entered the top 1,000 boy names list. In 2022, Azael ranked at 849 on this list.

Related Names for the Name Azael:

• Azazel
• Azrael
• Aaron 
• Abraham 
• Ezekiel 
• Ezra 

Great Middle Names for the Name Azael and Their Meanings:

• Sorin (star)
• Nicholas (people of victory)
• Everett (brave as a wild boar)
• Sebastian (person from Sebastia)
• Remington (riverside)
• Greyson (son of the steward)
• Ryder (messenger)
• Zane (God is gracious)

Famous People with the Name Azael:

• Isaac Azael Cummings Bentley (American e-sports player)

Azael in Popular Culture:

• Azael the Ensnared (board games, “Dungeons & Dragons”)
• Azael (opera, “Il diluvio universale” by Gaetano Donizetti)
• Azael (opera, “L'enfant prodigue” by Daniel Auber)
• Azael Villaseñor (televisión, “Velo de novia”)
• Azael (mythology/folklore, angel in many world religions)

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