Ariel: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲרִיאֵל
Pronounced ah-ree-EL
Meaning of Ariel
Ariel is usually read as ari-el, "lion of God", a symbol of might and courage. In the prophecy of Isaiah, Ariel is also a poetic name for Jerusalem itself. Used for both boys and girls.
Ah, Ariel, Ariel, the city where David encamped! Add ye year to year, Let the feasts come round!
הוֹי אֲרִיאֵל אֲרִיאֵל קִרְיַת חָנָה דָוִד סְפוּ שָׁנָה עַל־שָׁנָה חַגִּים יִנְקֹפוּ׃
Ariel in Hebrew
Ariel is written אריאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲרִיאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 242 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninglion of God
- Pronunciationah-ree-EL
- Hebrewאריאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Ariel ranked #3 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,479 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #2, in 4 different years, first in 2018.
In 2024, Ariel ranked #20 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (620 babies).
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 1,479 | 20 | 620 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1,289 | 26 | 540 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1,448 | 21 | 629 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1,400 | 21 | 644 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1,294 | 25 | 589 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1,419 | 31 | 533 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1,370 | 25 | 633 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1,337 | 24 | 642 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1,287 | 28 | 583 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1,323 | 29 | 565 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1,332 | 32 | 525 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ariel
What does the name Ariel mean?
Ariel is usually read as ari-el, "lion of God", a symbol of might and courage. In the prophecy of Isaiah, Ariel is also a poetic name for Jerusalem itself. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Ariel?
Ariel is pronounced ah-ree-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ariel in Hebrew?
Ariel is written אריאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲרִיאֵל).
Is Ariel a biblical name?
Yes. Ariel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 29:1.
How popular is the name Ariel in Israel?
In 2024, Ariel ranked #3 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,479 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #2, in 4 different years, first in 2018. In 2024, Ariel ranked #20 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (620 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ariel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אריאל adds up to 242 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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