Raziel: meaning of the Hebrew name
רָזִיאֵל
Pronounced rah-zee-EL
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Raziel
Raziel combines raz (secret) and El (God), meaning "God's secret." In Jewish tradition it is the name of the angel entrusted with mysteries and secrets.
Raziel in Hebrew
Raziel is written רזיאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָזִיאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- זZayin
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 248 (Resh 200 + Zayin 7 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningsecret of God
- Pronunciationrah-zee-EL
- Hebrewרזיאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Raziel 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 Raziel
What does the name Raziel mean?
Raziel combines raz (secret) and El (God), meaning "God's secret." In Jewish tradition it is the name of the angel entrusted with mysteries and secrets.
How do you pronounce Raziel?
Raziel is pronounced rah-zee-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Raziel in Hebrew?
Raziel is written רזיאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָזִיאֵל).
What is the gematria of Raziel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רזיאל adds up to 248 (Resh 200 + Zayin 7 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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