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Ariel

Ariel is a gender-neutral baby name of Hebrew origin. In the Hebrew Bible, Ariel is hailed and used to describe the city of Jerusalem, meaning “lion of God.” Though this meaning associates Ariel with a divine being and spiritual location, this whimsical name can also conjure images of a strawberry-haired mermaid. If you’re a fan of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, you may recognize Ariel as the princess of Atlantica who followed her heart and was a force to be reckoned with. Whether you adore the religious connotation or this sweet fairytale, the name Ariel can be the perfect fit. Though Ariel has been on the rise for boys in recent years and flat for girls, the gender divide still leans heavily toward the feminine. But with parents increasingly drawn to uncommon Biblical boy names – especially those with that strong and gentle -iel ending – this gap is set to narrow in the coming years.
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Meaning

Lion of God

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Pronunciation

AYR-ee-əl

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Noble
  • Courageous
  • Empathetic

Compatibility

Ariel pairs well with a variety of sibling names due to its unisex nature. As a middle name, Ariel can add a touch of strength and uniqueness to a more traditional first name. In terms of cultural pairings, Ariel fits seamlessly in both modern and classic naming styles.

Brave Noble Courageous Empathetic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon

Leader

Born: February 26, 1928 · Kfar Malal, British Mandate of Palestine

Portrait of Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter

Actress

Born: January 28, 1998 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Ariel Camacho

Ariel Camacho

Musician

Born: July 8, 1992 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Ariel Levy

Ariel Levy

Writer

Born: August 17, 1974 · Santiago, Chile

Portrait of Ariel Pink

Ariel Pink

Musician

Born: June 24, 1978 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Fair, blessed, holy, white
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Sapphire blue
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Lion, strong
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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Ariel Original form
  • Arielle French
  • Ариэль Russian
  • Hebrew
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Hindi
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • אריאל (Ariel) Hebrew
  • アリエル (Arieru) Japanese
  • 아리엘 (Ari-el) Korean
  • एरिएल (Eriyel) Hindi
  • 艾瑞尔 (Àiruìěr) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • არიელი (Arieli) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ariel

What does Ariel mean?
Lion of God
What is the origin of Ariel?
Ariel has Hebrew origins.
Is Ariel popular?
Ariel has been viewed 130 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Ariel?
Similar names include Gwen, Neela, Hamza, Meena, Ishaan.
How do you pronounce Ariel?
Ariel is pronounced AYR-ee-əl.

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