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Raziel

β™‚ Boy

Pronounced RAZ-eel /ˈræz.il/Medium

Meaning: My secret is GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Raziel is a name from Judeo-Christian-Islamic legend meaning 'My secret is God', tied to an angel of hidden knowledge.
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Origin MediumJudeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
MeaningMy secret is God
U.S. rank (2024)#1959 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births80 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,509

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419822024

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

History & Origin

Raziel carries the meaning 'My secret is God', a fitting sense for a figure linked to concealed wisdom. In Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah, Raziel is an archangel known as the 'Angel of Secrets' and traditionally credited with the grimoire Sefer Raziel HaMalakh. The name lives mostly in this legendary and mystical setting rather than in ordinary use.

The 'el' ending marks it as one of the Hebrew angel names, and its association with mysteries gives it an esoteric, otherworldly flavor.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Raziel is 'my secret is God', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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  • β˜…Raziel (mythological)
    An archangel in Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah known as the 'Angel of Secrets' or 'Angel of Mysteries,' traditionally credited with the grimoire Sefer Raziel HaMalakh.

If you like Raziel…

Gabrielβ€” Another archangel name ending in 'el' (God), like Raziel.
Urielβ€” A Hebrew angel name sharing Raziel's 'el' divine element.
Arielβ€” A Hebrew name with the same 'el' (God) ending found in Raziel.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Raziel mean?

Raziel is usually explained as meaning 'my secret is God' and is most often linked with Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend tradition.

How do you pronounce Raziel?

It's commonly said RAZ-eel /ˈræz.il/.

Is Raziel a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Raziel is used as a boy name.

How popular is Raziel?

In 2024, Raziel ranked #1959 in the U.S. for boys, with 80 births recorded.