Aviel: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲבִיאֵל
Pronounced ah-vee-EL
Meaning of Aviel
Aviel joins avi, my father, with el, God, to say "God is my father." In the Bible, Aviel was the grandfather of Saul, the first king of Israel.
Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah, the son of a Benjamite, a mighty man of valour.
וַיְהִי־אִישׁ (מבן ימין) [מִבִּנְיָמִין] וּשְׁמוֹ קִישׁ בֶּן־אֲבִיאֵל בֶּן־צְרוֹר בֶּן־בְּכוֹרַת בֶּן־אֲפִיחַ בֶּן־אִישׁ יְמִינִי גִּבּוֹר חָיִל׃
Aviel in Hebrew
Aviel is written אביאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 44 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my father
- Pronunciationah-vee-EL
- Hebrewאביאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Aviel ranked #88 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (192 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #58, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 | 192 |
| 2023 | 94 | 176 |
| 2022 | 98 | 172 |
| 2021 | 93 | 194 |
| 2020 | 94 | 185 |
| 2019 | 78 | 225 |
| 2018 | 74 | 235 |
| 2017 | 67 | 278 |
| 2016 | 63 | 302 |
| 2015 | 58 | 322 |
| 2014 | 69 | 266 |
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 Aviel
What does the name Aviel mean?
Aviel joins avi, my father, with el, God, to say "God is my father." In the Bible, Aviel was the grandfather of Saul, the first king of Israel.
How do you pronounce Aviel?
Aviel is pronounced ah-vee-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Aviel in Hebrew?
Aviel is written אביאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיאֵל).
Is Aviel a biblical name?
Yes. Aviel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in I Samuel 9:1.
How popular is the name Aviel in Israel?
In 2024, Aviel ranked #88 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (192 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #58, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Aviel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אביאל adds up to 44 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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