God of the heavens, my rock
Pronunciation: ZAH-ree-el
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Zariel is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God of the heavens". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: ZAH-ree-el. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ζαριήλ
Ζαριήλ τοῖς ἄγγελοις ὁ Θεός
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
ZAH-ree-el
IPA
/zɑːriˈɛl/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In Jewish and early Christian traditions, Zariel is considered to be the Angel of Death, the one who takes the souls of the wicked. This belief is rooted in ancient Jewish texts like the Book of Enoch and the Talmud, where Zariel is mentioned as the one who has the power to take life and inflict death.
Before Common Era to Common Era
Later Christian tradition identifies Zariel as the angel who defended the sacred Host during the miracle of the Eucharist at Bolsena, Italy, in 1263. According to the legend, a priest doubted the reality of transubstantiation and during the consecration of the Host, a miracle occurred in which the Host began to bleed. Zariel appeared, bearing a lance in his hand, to defend the Host from the doubting priest, and the miracle ceased when the priest's faith was restored.
Late Middle Ages
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Zariel
God's arm or Angel of God
זרייל
זר זרועי אל זרועי ה' הוא
Ζαριήλ
Ζαριήλ τοῖς ἄγγελοις ὁ Θεός
Zariel
Dei brachium vel Angelus Dei
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