Many parents decide to name their child or grandmother, wanting to preserve their memory. Still others look to culture and beliefs for inspiration, trying to find a name with a unique meaning. We also find interesting names in the Bible. A rare, biblical name is…Ariel.
The name Ariel comes from Hebrew and was created by combining two words – “ari” and “el”, which mean “lion” and “God” respectively. We therefore translate it as “lion of God”.
In Jewish culture, Ariel is the name of Jerusalem and one of the mountains in Israel. It symbolized God’s divine presence and protection. He also appears in the Bible as one of the angels.
Some people may associate Ariel with a Disney character. We are talking about a mermaid named Ariel.
Nowadays, the name Ariel is popular in America among both boys and girls. In Poland we consider them unique. In 2024, it was broadcast 16 times. In turn, in the first half of 2025, only 5 boys received this name.
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The most popular diminutives of the name Ariel are: Arielek, Arieluś, Arielik, Arieliś, Ari.
There are two name days assigned to the name Ariel. Men with this name can celebrate on October 1 or November 16.
Men named Ariel are strong, independent and brave. They fight like lions against adversity, they never give up, they always face problems. Moreover, they focus on the set goal and do everything to achieve it.
Ariel enjoys spending time with family and friends. Relationships with loved ones are very important to him in life. He is always there to help them, he can listen and advise like no one else. He rushes to the rescue of those most in need and never ignores human harm.
Men with this rare name are extremely sensitive and emotional. They often follow their hearts, and emotions play an important role in their lives. Moreover, their intuition is well developed. They use it often, which is why they are able to assess situations and make good decisions. This makes them seem like people who always know what to do.
