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Azazel

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Pronounced uh-ZAY-zel /əˈzeɪ.zəl/Medium

Meaning: In the Hebrew Bible (Leviticus 16), Azazel is connected with the 'scapegoat' sent into the wilderness on the Day of Atonement; the word's exact sense is debated. In later Jewish and Christian tradition Azazel came to be used as the name of a fallen angel or demon. Used here as a girl's name; we note this background plainly so families can choose with open eyes.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name with a heavy history: in Leviticus, Azazel is tied to the 'scapegoat' sent into the wilderness; later tradition made it a fallen angel or demon (said 'uh-ZAY-zel').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningIn the Hebrew Bible (Leviticus 16), Azazel is connected with the 'scapegoat' sent into the wilderness on the Day of Atonement; the word's exact sense is debated. In later Jewish and Christian tradition Azazel came to be used as the name of a fallen angel or demon. Used here as a girl's name; we note this background plainly so families can choose with open eyes.

U.S. rank (2021)#15596 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Azazel appears in Leviticus tied to the 'scapegoat' of the Day of Atonement; the word's exact sense is debated. In later tradition it became the name of a fallen angel or demon. We note this plainly so families can choose with open eyes - very rare as a given name (said 'uh-ZAY-zel').

It is extremely rare as a girl's name in the U.S.

Did you know? In the Hebrew Bible, Azazel is linked to the 'scapegoat' released into the wilderness on the Day of Atonement; in later Jewish and Christian writings Azazel became the name of a fallen angel or demon - a background families will want to know (said 'uh-ZAY-zel').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Azazel — Hebrew; biblical scapegoat / later a fallen angel; noted plainly

Variations

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Nicknames

AzaZel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azazel mean?

Azazel is a Hebrew biblical name tied to the 'scapegoat'; later tradition used it for a fallen angel.

How do you pronounce Azazel?

It's said uh-ZAY-zel /əˈzeɪ.zəl/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azazel a boy or girl name?

Azazel is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Azazel?

Azazel is extremely rare in the U.S.