Uriel: meaning of the Hebrew name
אוּרִיאֵל
Pronounced oo-ree-EL
Meaning of Uriel
Uriel is uri-el, "God is my light". The name appears in the Bible, and in tradition it is also known as the name of the angel of light.
Three years reigned he in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.
שָׁלוֹשׁ שָׁנִים מָלַךְ בִּירוּשָׁלַ͏ִם וְשֵׁם אִמּוֹ מִיכָיָהוּ בַת־אוּרִיאֵל מִן־גִּבְעָה וּמִלְחָמָה הָיְתָה בֵּין אֲבִיָּה וּבֵין יָרׇבְעָם׃
Uriel in Hebrew
Uriel is written אוריאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוּרִיאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- וVav
- רResh
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 248 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my light
- Pronunciationoo-ree-EL
- Hebrewאוריאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Uriel ranked #64 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (274 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #64, in 2023 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64 | 274 |
| 2023 | 64 | 260 |
| 2022 | 71 | 230 |
| 2021 | 78 | 228 |
| 2020 | 75 | 230 |
| 2019 | 67 | 260 |
| 2018 | 73 | 238 |
| 2017 | 79 | 229 |
| 2016 | 76 | 241 |
| 2015 | 68 | 266 |
| 2014 | 68 | 273 |
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 Uriel
What does the name Uriel mean?
Uriel is uri-el, "God is my light". The name appears in the Bible, and in tradition it is also known as the name of the angel of light.
How do you pronounce Uriel?
Uriel is pronounced oo-ree-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Uriel in Hebrew?
Uriel is written אוריאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אוּרִיאֵל).
Is Uriel a biblical name?
Yes. Uriel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Chronicles 13:2.
How popular is the name Uriel in Israel?
In 2024, Uriel ranked #64 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (274 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #64, in 2023 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Uriel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אוריאל adds up to 248 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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