What origin is the name Azrael?

Azrael comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Azrael a popular name?

Azrael is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Azrael?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Azrael — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Azrael

Q: Is Azrael a rare name?

Yes. Azrael does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Azrael

Azrael

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Azrael is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name translates to God is my help. In various religious traditions, it is the name associated with the Angel of Death.".

The meaning of Azrael is "This Hebrew name translates to God is my help. In various religious traditions, it is the name associated with the Angel of Death." — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Hebrew name translates to God is my help. In various religious traditions, it is the name associated with the Angel of Death.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Azrael

Very rare in US records

What does Azrael mean?

Azrael is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "This Hebrew name translates to God is my help. In various religious traditions, it is the name associated with the Angel of Death.".