Uriel
Male nameHebrew
✨ Meaning
Uriel comes from the Hebrew 'ur,' meaning light or flame, and 'el,' meaning God, giving 'God is my light' or 'flame of God.' It belongs to the same family of angelic names as Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, each of which ends in the same divine element and states a relationship to God rather than describing a person. Of the four, Uriel is the one whose meaning is purely about illumination.
🌍 Origin
Uriel does not appear in the Hebrew Bible as an angel but features prominently in the Book of Enoch and in 2 Esdras, and he is counted among the archangels in several Christian traditions. The name is widely used in Mexico and across Latin America, as well as in Israel, and it appears in Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.
⭐ Famous People Named Uriel
- Uriel Acosta
- Uriel Antuna
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Uriel mean?
Uriel means 'God is my light,' from the Hebrew 'ur' (light, flame) and 'el' (God).
Is Uriel an archangel?
He is not named as an angel in the Hebrew Bible, but appears in the Book of Enoch and 2 Esdras and is counted an archangel in several traditions.
How is Uriel pronounced?
In English it is YOOR-ee-el. Spanish speakers say oo-ree-EL with the stress on the final syllable.