How to say it
a · ri · ELLE
/ˌɑːr.iˈɛl/
Feminine
Arielle
Lion of God
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.
Popularity over time
peaked at #183 in 1991, currently #486 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
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The French feminine of Ariel; cousin to Ariella.
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- Ariel
- Ariella
- Aryelle
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