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Cassiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced KASS-ee-el /ˈkæs.i.ɛl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew angelic tradition — Cassiel/Qafsiel, 'speed of God' or 'cover of God' — an archangel associated with SaturnLow

In 30 seconds: An angel's name with cosmic weight: Cassiel — 'speed of God' or 'cover of God' — is the archangel linked to Saturn and the passage of time. Mystical, melodic, and richly -el rooted.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew angelic tradition — Cassiel/Qafsiel, 'speed of God' or 'cover of God' — an archangel associated with Saturn
U.S. rank (2025)#2488 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 474

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520092025

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

Cassiel (also Qafsiel) comes from Hebrew and Jewish angelic tradition — variously 'speed of God' or 'cover of God' — an archangel associated with the planet Saturn, temperance, and time. Like Gabriel and Uriel, it ends in -el, 'God'. A mystical, melodic name; its exact meaning is debated, which we note.

In the U.S. it is rare, chosen for its angelic, ethereal feel. God-rooted, mystical, and melodic.

Did you know? Cassiel is one of the lesser-known archangels — associated with Saturn, solitude, and the flow of time — and appears, watching over the world, in Wim Wenders's film about angels.
Overall data confidence 65%
Angelic-name references — Cassiel — etymology debated

Variations

CasielQafsielKasiel

Nicknames

Cass

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If you like Cassiel…

Gabriel— a fellow archangel -el name
Uriel— the companion archangel name
Cassius— a sound-cousin in Cass-
Ariel— another lyrical -el name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cassiel mean?

Cassiel is an angel's name, 'speed of God' or 'cover of God'; its exact meaning is debated, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Cassiel?

It's said KASS-ee-el /ˈkæs.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cassiel a boy or girl name?

Cassiel is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Cassiel?

Cassiel is a rare name in the U.S.

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