Asriel

The male first name Asriel, also known as Asriël (Ἀσριήλ), represents an ancient Greek variant of Azriel, which in turn goes back to the biblical name Azrael.

What does the name Asriel mean?

Asriel, or Asriël (Ἀσριήλ), is an ancient Greek form of the name Azriel, which is originally derived from the biblical Azrael. The name is often interpreted as 'God is help' and 'my help is God.' Its roots can be found in ancient Hebrew and consist of the components 'azar (עָזַר), meaning 'to help,' 'the helper,' or 'the help,' and ʾēl (אֵל), meaning 'God.' As a theophoric name, it is documented in the Bible for several individuals, including Asriel, who was a leader of the tribe of Naphtali. In mythology, the angel Azrael is attributed with the task of recording the names of newborns and striking out those of the deceased. An Arabic variant of the name is Izrail (Izrāʾīl).

Where does the name Asriel come from?

The name Asriel has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'God is help.' The word components consist of 'azar (עָזַר), meaning 'to help,' 'the helper,' or 'the help,' and ʾēl (אֵל), which stands for 'God.' Languages: Ancient Greek, Biblical, Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Asriel?

The pronunciation of Asriel: The name Asriel is typically two to three syllables and features a vowel-rich structure. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'As-ri-el' [ˈas.ʁiː.ɛl], and has a bright middle structure with an open ending. The vowel combination creates a flowing and elegant sound movement that conveys a gentle dynamism. Overall, Asriel appears stylish, sonorous, and present – soft, harmonious, and with a subtle, slightly mystical aura.

Popularity

Asriel is a rather rare first name in Germany and has not yet found a place in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2012 in Italy at 1,879th place. Between 1999 and 2024, the name was given in Italy fewer than ten times, placing it at 5,981st. In the last ten years, no child in Italy has received this name.

Famous people

• Asriel Dreemur (character from the game "Undertale")
• Lord Asriel Belacqua (character from the book series "His Dark Materials")