Asael: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲשָׂהאֵל
Pronounced a-sa-EL
Meaning of Asael
Asael means God has made, a name of thanksgiving for the work of the Creator. Asahel, the brother of Joab, was known for being swift of foot, "like one of the gazelles in the field."
And the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel; and Asahel was as light of foot as one of the roes that are in the field.
וַיִּהְיוּ־שָׁם שְׁלֹשָׁה בְּנֵי צְרוּיָה יוֹאָב וַאֲבִישַׁי וַעֲשָׂהאֵל וַעֲשָׂהאֵל קַל בְּרַגְלָיו כְּאַחַד הַצְּבָיִם אֲשֶׁר בַּשָּׂדֶה׃
Asael in Hebrew
Asael is written עשהאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲשָׂהאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- שShin
- הHe
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 406 (Ayin 70 + Shin 300 + He 5 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has made
- Pronunciationa-sa-EL
- Hebrewעשהאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Asael was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Asael
What does the name Asael mean?
Asael means God has made, a name of thanksgiving for the work of the Creator. Asahel, the brother of Joab, was known for being swift of foot, "like one of the gazelles in the field."
How do you pronounce Asael?
Asael is pronounced a-sa-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Asael in Hebrew?
Asael is written עשהאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲשָׂהאֵל).
Is Asael a biblical name?
Yes. Asael appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Samuel 2:18.
What is the gematria of Asael?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עשהאל adds up to 406 (Ayin 70 + Shin 300 + He 5 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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