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Raziel

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Pronounced RAH-zee-el /ˈrɑː.zi.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew raz, 'secret,' plus El, 'God' — 'secret of God.' Raziel is named in Jewish mystical tradition as an archangel, the keeper of divine mysteries, and the name is used overwhelmingly for boys. Used here for a girl, we note the lean clearly and note the angel respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name of mystery: Raziel means 'secret of God' and names an archangel (said 'RAH-zee-el'). It is usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew raz, 'secret,' plus El, 'God' — 'secret of God.' Raziel is named in Jewish mystical tradition as an archangel, the keeper of divine mysteries, and the name is used overwhelmingly for boys. Used here for a girl, we note the lean clearly and note the angel respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14849 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620032024

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

Raziel joins the Hebrew raz, 'secret,' to El, 'God.' In Jewish mystical writing Raziel appears as an archangel entrusted with hidden knowledge, a figure treated with reverence, which we note respectfully. As a modern given name Raziel is used chiefly for boys; girls' use is rare, and we note the lean clearly (said 'RAH-zee-el').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, mystical, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Raziel — 'secret of God' — is named in Jewish mystical tradition as the archangel who keeps the divine mysteries, which we note respectfully. As a given name it is used mostly for boys, which we note (said 'RAH-zee-el').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Raziel — Hebrew raz 'secret' + El 'God'; archangel of Jewish mystical tradition

Variations

RazialRaziela

Nicknames

RaziZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raziel mean?

Raziel is Hebrew for 'secret of God' — the name of an archangel in Jewish mystical tradition.

How do you pronounce Raziel?

It's said RAH-zee-el /ˈrɑː.zi.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raziel a boy or girl name?

Raziel is usually a boy's name; girls' use is rare, and we note the lean clearly.

How popular is Raziel?

For girls Raziel is very rare in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use.

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