Azrael

Azrael (עֲזַרְאֵל) is a traditional biblical boy's name that has its origin in Ancient Hebrew. Translated, the name means 'God is my help' or 'with God's help'.

What does the name Azrael mean?

The name Azrael (עֲזַרְאֵל) is a biblical first name for boys with Ancient Hebrew roots. Its translation is 'God is my help' or 'with God's help'. The origin is found in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the elements 'azar (עָזַר), meaning 'to help' or 'the help', and ʾēl (אֵל), which stands for 'God'. In the Old Testament, the name appears with three minor figures. In Islam, Azrael is regarded as the Angel of Death, who receives the souls of the deceased, distinguishing him from Gabriel. Variants of the name include Azriel, Asriel, and Izrail.

Where does the name Azrael come from?

The name Azrael has its origin in Ancient Hebrew and means 'God is my help'.

How do you pronounce Azrael?

The pronunciation of Azrael is sonorous and consists of three to four syllables. The name is pronounced as 'Az-ra-el' [ˈazʁaːeːl] or [ˈazʁaɛl]. The consonant cluster '-zr-' stands out clearly and gives the name a distinctive accent. The open vowel sequence at the end creates a floating, bright sound quality. This makes Azrael powerful, mysterious, and present – striking at its core and expansive in its resonance.

Popularity

In Germany, Azrael is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,646th place. Over the last ten years, Azrael has been chosen as a first name approximately 10 times, placing it at 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Az / Aza / Azi / Azra / Azri / Azy / Azzy / Rara / Raz / Rel / Reli

Famous people

• Azrael (cat of Gargamel (The Smurfs))