Erel: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶרְאֵל
Pronounced eh-REL
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Erel
Erel comes from the word erelam in the Book of Isaiah, which Jewish tradition understood as a name for angels. A bold, heavenly name for boys and girls.
Erel in Hebrew
Erel is written אראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶרְאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- רResh
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 232 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningangel
- Pronunciationeh-REL
- Hebrewאראל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Erel 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 Erel
What does the name Erel mean?
Erel comes from the word erelam in the Book of Isaiah, which Jewish tradition understood as a name for angels. A bold, heavenly name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Erel?
Erel is pronounced eh-REL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Erel in Hebrew?
Erel is written אראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶרְאֵל).
What is the gematria of Erel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אראל adds up to 232 (Alef 1 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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