Yuriel

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Yuriel Pronunciation

Yuriel is pronounced yoo-ree-EL /ˌju.riˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Latina form joining Yuri/Uri ('light; my light', Hebrew/Slavic) with -el ('God') — 'God is my light'; echoes Uriel; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is my light: Yuriel echoes Uriel — 'God is my light'. A devout, melodic Latina name, warm and bright.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Latina form joining Yuri/Uri ('light; my light', Hebrew/Slavic) with -el ('God') — 'God is my light'; echoes Uriel; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5422 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 330

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yuriel is a Latina name joining Yuri/Uri — variously 'my light' (Hebrew ur, 'light, flame') or 'a farmer' (the Slavic Yuri/George) — with the Hebrew -el, 'God' — and echoing Uriel, 'God is my light' (the archangel; routes layered, which we note). A devout, melodic, modern name in Spanish-speaking families (said 'yoo-ree-EL').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-my-light at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Yuriel brushes Uriel ('God is my light', Hebrew; the archangel) and Yuri ('a farmer', Slavic; 'light', Hebrew) — a devout, melodic modern Latina name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'yoo-ree-EL').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Yuriel / Uriel — routes layered

Variations

UrielYuriYuriell

Nicknames

Yuri

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew

If you like Yuriel…

Uriel— a name it echoes

Yuri— the Yuri element

Jadiel— a fellow -iel Latino name

Abdiel— another -iel Latino boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yuriel?

Yuriel is pronounced yoo-ree-EL (/ˌju.riˈɛl/). Press play above to hear Yuriel said aloud.

How do you say Yuriel?

Yuriel is said yoo-ree-EL (/ˌju.riˈɛl/). Press play above to hear Yuriel said aloud.

What does the name Yuriel mean?

Yuriel echoes Uriel — Hebrew 'God is my light'; the routes are layered.

Is Yuriel a boy or girl name?

Yuriel is a boy's name.

How popular is Yuriel?

Yuriel is a rare name in the U.S.