Asael

Asael (Ασαέλ) represents the biblical-Greek form of Asahel (עשהאל). The name is translated as 'God has (created) (the child)' or 'created by God'.

What does the name Asael mean?

Asael (Ασαέλ) is the biblical-Greek variant of the name Asahel (עשהאל). The meaning of the name is 'God has (created) (the child)' or 'created by God' or 'dedicated to God'. This name consists of two ancient Hebrew terms: asah (עָשָׂה), meaning 'to make', 'to do', or 'to create', and el (אל), which stands for 'God'. Asaël was a companion of David who fought against Goliath. He was known for his speed and was used as a messenger. Additionally, he was one of David's 30 heroes. Alternative spellings include Asiel, Assael, Yasiel, Jasiel, and Jaasiel.

Where does the name Asael come from?

The name Asael has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'created by God'. The components of the word consist of asah (עָשָׂה) for 'to make, to do, to create' and el (אל) for 'God'. The name is also found in biblical-Greek texts.

How do you pronounce Asael?

The name Asael has a three-syllable, open structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'A-sa-el' [ˈaːzaɛl]. It begins with a long A sound, giving the name a certain expansiveness. The sequence of vowels creates a flowing, almost ethereal sound. The ending '-el' sounds bright and fine. Asael thus has a melodic and sonorous character - soft, with a spiritual quality and clear lines.

Popularity

In Germany, Asael is quite popular as a first name. The name currently ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2022, at 2,516th place. In the last ten years, Asael has been given as a first name around 50 times, which places it at 3,301st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,875th.

Nicknames & pet names

Asi / Der Beste