Uriel - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Uriel \u-

is pronounced OOR-ee-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "angel of light; flame of God". In the Apocrypha, Uriel is one of seven archangels. In Muslim tradition, he is known as Israfil and is the angel of music who will sound the trumpet on Judgment Day.

For more information, see also the related name Uri.

Baby names that sound like Uriel are Ariel and Oriel. Other similar baby names are Ursel and Uziel.

Uriel is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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