Ariel
AR-ee-el
Girl · Hebrew
Meaning: Lion of God
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Ari
Gender-neutral · Hebrew · Short name
- Meaning
- Lion, eagle, of God
- Pronunciation
- AR-ee
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Hebrew and Old Norse; meaning debated, often lion or eagle.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Hebrew, Norse, English
Commonly used in: United States, Israel, Scandinavia
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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