How to say it
AZ · ri · el
ˈæz.ri.əl
Masculine
Azriel
God is my help
What it means
Hebrew, 'God is my help,' from azar, 'to help,' plus el, 'God'; the name of an angel.
Azriel joins the Hebrew azar, 'help,' to el, 'God,' giving 'God is my help.' It belongs to angelic tradition, sometimes named as the angel who carries souls onward. It shares the bright -iel ending with Gabriel and Uriel and rides the trendy Az- sound. Said AZ-ree-el.
How to spell Azriel
The standard spelling is Azriel. Common variants include Azrael, Azriél, Ezriel, but Azriel is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #529 in 2025, currently #529 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Worth knowing
An angel in Jewish and Islamic tradition; 'God is my help.'
- Spelling
Shares the -iel ending with Gabriel and Uriel.
Spelling variants
- Azrael
- Azriél
- Ezriel
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Common questions
- What does the name Azriel mean?
- Hebrew, 'God is my help,' from azar, 'to help,' plus el, 'God'; the name of an angel.
- What does Azriel mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Azriel means "God is my help." Azriel joins the Hebrew azar, 'help,' to el, 'God,' giving 'God is my help.' It belongs to angelic tradition, sometimes named as the angel who carries souls onward. It shares the bright -iel ending with Gabriel and Uriel and rides the trendy Az- sound. Said AZ-ree-el.
- How do you pronounce Azriel?
- Azriel is pronounced ˈæz.ri.əl. Say it as AZ-ri-el, with the stress on the "az" syllable.
- How do you spell Azriel?
- The standard spelling is Azriel. Common spelling variants include Azrael, Azriél, Ezriel.
- Is Azriel a boy or girl name?
- Azriel is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Azriel?
- Azriel ranked #529 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.