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Azelie

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Azelie Pronunciation

Azelie is pronounced ah-zay-LEE /ɑ.zeɪˈli/Medium

Meaning: From French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azalea flower; routes debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Saintly and floral: Azelie is the French Azélie — possibly 'spared by God' (or linked to the azalea). Soft, devout, and lovely (St. Zélie Martin).

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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew

MeaningFrom French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azalea flower; routes debated

U.S. rank (2024)#4289 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 309

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Azelie comes from French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia, 'spared/reserved by God', or linked to the azalea flower (routes debated, which we note). Borne by St. Zélie Martin, it's a soft, devout name.

In the U.S. it appears in Catholic and French families. Rare, spared-by-God-or-flower at the root, and lovely.

Did you know? Azélie (Zélie) Martin, mother of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is herself a saint — her name is possibly from Hebrew 'spared by God', or linked to the azalea flower.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Azélie — routes debated

Variations

AzélieZelieAzalee

Nicknames

Zelie

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If you like Azelie…

Zelie— the short form

Azalea— the flower it may echo

Amelie— a companion French name

Rosalie— another soft French -ie name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Azelie?

Azelie is pronounced ah-zay-LEE (/ɑ.zeɪˈli/). Press play above to hear Azelie said aloud.

How do you say Azelie?

Azelie is said ah-zay-LEE (/ɑ.zeɪˈli/). Press play above to hear Azelie said aloud.

What does the name Azelie mean?

Azelie is from French Azélie — possibly 'spared by God' or linked to the azalea; the routes are debated.

Is Azelie a boy or girl name?

Azelie is a girl's name.

How popular is Azelie?

Azelie is a rare name in the U.S.