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Zadquiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced zahd-kee-EL /zɑːd.kiˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish-style spelling of Zadkiel (Tzadkiel), named in Jewish and Christian angelology as an archangel associated with mercy and forgiveness. The name is read as 'righteousness of God', from tzedek, 'righteousness', and El, 'God'. We note the tradition respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: An angel name of mercy: Zadquiel is Zadkiel, 'righteousness of God' (said 'zahd-kee-EL').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish-style spelling of Zadkiel (Tzadkiel), named in Jewish and Christian angelology as an archangel associated with mercy and forgiveness. The name is read as 'righteousness of God', from tzedek, 'righteousness', and El, 'God'. We note the tradition respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14185 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320102024

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

Zadquiel is a Spanish-style spelling of Zadkiel, a name from the angelic traditions of Judaism and Christianity, where Zadkiel is associated with mercy, forgiveness and benevolence. The name is read as 'righteousness of God', from Hebrew tzedek and El. Angel names have long been used as given names in Latin America, alongside Gabriel, Rafael and Uriel; we note the tradition with respect (said 'zahd-kee-EL').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, reverent, and angel-rooted.

Did you know? Zadkiel is named in Jewish and Christian angelology as an archangel of mercy and forgiveness — his name joins tzedek, 'righteousness', to El, 'God'.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Zadquiel — Zadkiel/Tzadkiel, archangel of mercy; 'righteousness of God'

Variations

ZadkielTzadkielZadquiel

Nicknames

ZadKiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zadquiel mean?

Zadquiel is a Spanish spelling of Zadkiel, an archangel of mercy in Jewish and Christian angelology; the name reads as 'righteousness of God'.

How do you pronounce Zadquiel?

It's said zahd-kee-EL /zɑːd.kiˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Zadquiel a boy or girl name?

Zadquiel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zadquiel?

Zadquiel is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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