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Azahel
Pronounced ah-sah-EL /ˌɑ.sɑˈɛl/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish spelling of Asahel/Asael — from Hebrew, 'God has made; God has done' (asah, 'to make', plus El, 'God')Medium
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History & Origin
Azahel is a Spanish spelling of Asahel/Asael — from Hebrew, 'God has made; God has done' (asah, 'to make, to do', plus El, 'God'). The biblical Asahel, nephew of King David, was famed for his swiftness. A lyrical, biblical name across the Latino world; the z spelling reflects Spanish phonetics (said 'ah-sah-EL'; nickname Aza).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, God-has-made at the root, and biblical.
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What does the name Azahel mean?
Azahel is a Spanish Asahel/Asael — Hebrew 'God has made; God has done'.
How do you pronounce Azahel?
It's said ah-sah-EL /ˌɑ.sɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Azahel a boy or girl name?
Azahel is a boy's name.
How popular is Azahel?
Azahel is a rare name in the U.S.