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Haziel

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAY-zee-el /ˈheɪ.ziː.ɛl/High

Meaning: Vision of God or God sees; from the Hebrew Chazyel, combining chazah meaning to see or to have a vision and El meaning GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Haziel means vision of God in Hebrew, from chazah (to see) and El (God), a rare Old Testament name borne by a Levite in the Chronicles, now rising among parents who love rare biblical names with strong spiritual meaning.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningVision of God or God sees; from the Hebrew Chazyel, combining chazah meaning to see or to have a vision and El meaning God
U.S. rank (2025)#795 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births317 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Haziel derives from the Hebrew Chazyel, composed of chazah (to see, to behold, to have a vision) and El (God), giving the meaning God sees or vision of God. A Haziel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:9 as a son of Shimei, one of the Gershonite Levites appointed to serve in the Temple.

Haziel is extremely rare as a given name in the United States, appearing in small numbers in birth records from the 21st century, primarily in Hispanic and African-American communities with strong biblical naming traditions. Its rarity and clear Hebrew meaning make it appealing to parents who have exhausted more common biblical options.

Did you know? In Kabbalah and Jewish mystical tradition, Haziel is also counted among the 72 angels of the name of God, each governing different aspects of spiritual protection and guidance. This gives the name both a scriptural and a mystical-angelic dimension.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Haziel — Hebrew etymology and biblical referenceU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

HazaelHazialHazyal

Nicknames

HazeHaziZel

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If you like Haziel…

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Ezekiel— same Hebrew -el prophet name structure and strong spiritual gravitas

Frequently Asked

What does the name Haziel mean?

Haziel means vision of God or God sees, from the Hebrew chazah (to see or have a vision) and El (God).

How do you pronounce Haziel?

It is said HAY-zee-el, three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Haziel a biblical name?

Yes, Haziel appears in 1 Chronicles as a Levite appointed to serve in the Temple during the reign of David.

Is Haziel a rare name?

Yes, Haziel is very rare in the United States, appealing to parents seeking deeply biblical names beyond the more common choices.