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Azrael

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How to Pronounce Azrael

Pronounced AZ-ray-el /ˈæz.reɪ.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew, 'whom God helps; help of God'; also the name of an angel (the angel of death in Islamic and some Jewish traditions); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the angelic associationLow

In 30 seconds: Whom God helps; help of God: Azrael is Hebrew 'help of God' — also an angel's name. Solemn, striking, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'AZ-ray-el').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew, 'whom God helps; help of God'; also the name of an angel (the angel of death in Islamic and some Jewish traditions); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the angelic association
U.S. rank (2024)#6651 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020012024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Azrael comes from Hebrew, 'whom God helps; help of God'. It is also the name of an angel — in Islamic and some Jewish traditions, the angel of death who separates the soul from the body — which we note honestly for families to weigh (we note the angelic association). A solemn, striking name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Azzy).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, help-of-God at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Azrael means 'whom God helps; help of God' in Hebrew — and is the name of an angel (the angel of death in Islamic and some Jewish traditions) — a solemn, striking name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the angelic association honestly; said 'AZ-ray-el').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Azrael — angelic association noted

Variations

AzrielAzariaEzrael

Nicknames

Azzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azrael mean?

Azrael is Hebrew for 'whom God helps; help of God'. It is also the name of an angel (the angel of death in some traditions), which we note.

How do you pronounce Azrael?

It's said AZ-ray-el /ˈæz.reɪ.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Azrael a boy or girl name?

Azrael is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Azrael?

Azrael is a rare name in the U.S.

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