Uriel
YOO-ree-el
Popularity
#8889
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
20,671
Peak Year
#796 in 2008
First Recorded
1913
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Uriel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my light'. It is the name of an archangel in Jewish and Christian traditions.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Uriel Acosta
Portuguese philosopher and theologian
Uriel Antuna
Mexican professional footballer
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