Anael: meaning of the Hebrew name

Questions about Anael

What does the name Anael mean?

As אנאל: Anael is a new Israeli girl's name that sounds like the plea "ana, El": please, God, a request and a prayer. Some also see it as a blend of An and El. As ענהאל: Anael means "God answered," a name of thanksgiving for a prayer that was answered. A new Israeli girl's name that has become especially beloved in religious communities. As ענאל: Anael combines ana (answered) and El (God), meaning "God answered." It speaks of a prayer that was answered and of gratitude.

How do you pronounce Anael?

As אנאל: Anael is pronounced ah-na-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. As ענהאל: Anael is pronounced ah-na-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. As ענאל: Anael is pronounced ah-nah-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Anael in Hebrew?

Anael stands for different Hebrew names: אנאל ("please, God"), ענהאל ("God has answered"), ענאל ("God answered"). The most common in Israel is אנאל.

How popular is the name Anael in Israel?

In 2024, Anael (אנאל) ranked #139 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (101 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #75, in 2016. Anael (ענהאל) last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #150 (90 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #108, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.

What is the gematria of Anael?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אנאל adds up to 82 (Alef 1 + Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30). In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ענהאל adds up to 156 (Ayin 70 + Nun 50 + He 5 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30). In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ענאל adds up to 151 (Ayin 70 + Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).