Riel: meaning of the Hebrew name
ריאל
Pronounced ree-EL
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Riel
A rare modern name that echoes the sound of Ariel and Gavriel. Some link it to the Spanish word real, meaning royal.
Riel in Hebrew
Riel is written ריאל in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 241 (Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningroyal
- Pronunciationree-EL
- Hebrewריאל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Riel 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 Riel
What does the name Riel mean?
A rare modern name that echoes the sound of Ariel and Gavriel. Some link it to the Spanish word real, meaning royal.
How do you pronounce Riel?
Riel is pronounced ree-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Riel in Hebrew?
Riel is written ריאל in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Riel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ריאל adds up to 241 (Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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