Arielle

How to say it

ˌɑːr.iˈɛl

What it means

The French feminine of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God.'

Arielle is the French feminine spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew ari'el, 'lion of God,' a poetic name for Jerusalem in the Bible. The double-l ending gives it a soft, elegant finish and clearly marks it female. It shares roots with Ariella and the boy's name Ariel. Said ar-ee-EL.

How to spell Arielle

The standard spelling is Arielle. Common variants include Ariel, Ariella, Aryelle, but Arielle is the most widely used form.

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  The French feminine of Ariel; cousin to Ariella.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Arielle Kebbel American actress known for The Vampire Diaries

Spelling variants

• Ariel
• Ariella
• Aryelle

Names with the same feeling

• Ariel Lion of God
• Ariella Lioness of God
• Arianna Most holy
• Isabelle God is my oath
• Brielle God is my strength

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Common questions

What does the name Arielle mean?

The French feminine of Ariel, from the Hebrew for 'lion of God.'

What does Arielle mean in French?

In French, Arielle means "Lion of God." Arielle is the French feminine spelling of Ariel, from the Hebrew ari'el, 'lion of God,' a poetic name for Jerusalem in the Bible. The double-l ending gives it a soft, elegant finish and clearly marks it female. It shares roots with Ariella and the boy's name Ariel. Said ar-ee-EL.

How do you pronounce Arielle?

Arielle is pronounced ˌɑːr.iˈɛl. Say it as a-ri-ELLE, with the stress on the "elle" syllable.

How do you spell Arielle?

The standard spelling is Arielle. Common spelling variants include Ariel, Ariella, Aryelle.

Is Arielle a boy or girl name?

Arielle is traditionally a feminine name.

How popular is the name Arielle?

Arielle ranked #486 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.