Asriel

Spelling variation of Azriel, Hebrew
"God is my help"

Asriel Origin and Meaning

The name Asriel is a boy's name meaning "God is my help".

Azriel, also found as Azrael or Asriel, is the name of the Angel of Death in Jewish and Islamic tradition. The Asriel spelling occurs as a Biblical name, notably as the forefather of the Asrielite tribe. Lord Asriel is Lyra’s immensely powerful and charismatic father in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy.

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Famous People Named Asriel

  • Asriel
    Biblical son of Manasseh by his concubine, and founder of the clan of Asrielites
  • Asriel Günzig
    Czech rabbi

Asriel in Pop Culture

  • Lord Asriel
    a character in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy
  • Asriel Dreemurr
    character from the game "Undertale"
  • Asriel
    a Japanese rock band