Boy name
Ariel name meaning
“lion of God”
Ariel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning “lion of God.” It comes from Ari'el, combining ari, the word for “lion,” with El, referring to God. The meaning follows directly from these two elements, with El supplying the reference to God within the name.
What does Ariel mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ariel
From Hebrew Ari'el, combining ari, meaning lion, with El, referring to God.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ariel
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ariel, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ariel: lion of God
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Valentino: strong, healthy
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Meaning of each word
- Ariel: lion of God
- Louis: renowned in battle
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Ariel Kristiyono
Meaning of each word
- Ariel: lion of God
- Kristiyono: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Yordan: that which flows down
- Ariel: lion of God
- Xavier: a new house
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Ariel Justin
Meaning of each word
- Ariel: lion of God
- Justin: just, upright
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Meaning of each word
- Ariel: lion of God
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
- Timotius: honoring God
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How to pronounce Ariel
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦶꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮛᮤᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Ariel a boy’s name?
Yes, Ariel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ariel ranks #3,188 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ariel
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Ariel
- Ariel · b. 1981
- Ariel Tatum · b. 1996
- Ariel Heryanto · b. 1954
- Andi Ariel Harsya · b. 1983
- Ariel Wesapla · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Ariel
What is the meaning of Ariel?
Ariel means lion of God. From Hebrew Ari'el, combining ari, meaning lion, with El, referring to God.
Is Ariel a boy’s name?
Yes, Ariel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ariel?
Ariel is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ariel have?
Ariel has 3 syllables (A-ri-el) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ariel?
Ariel ranks #3,188 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ariel?
Some ideas: Ariel Nicholas Valentino; Ariel Louis Eben; Ariel Kristiyono.
Famous people named Ariel?
Notable people named Ariel include Ariel, Ariel Tatum, Ariel Heryanto.
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