Azael

A-zee-ehl; A-zah-ehl

Greek variation of Hazael, Hebrew

"God sees"

Azael Origin and Meaning

The name Azael is a boy's name meaning "God sees".

Biblical names including the letter Z and those ending in -el are a big 2020s trend in the US, and Azael is one such name. It entered the Top 1000 in 2021 and in a recent count, was given to 380 boys in a single year.

First appearing in the Greek Old Testament, Azael is a variation of the Hebrew Hazael, meaning "God sees" or "one who sees God".

Azael Rank in US Top 1000

# 697 in the US

Azael Popularity

• 697 US 2023
• 1961 Nameberry 2021
• 120 Unique 2020

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Azael in Pop Culture

• Azael the Ensnared demon lord in "Dungeons & Dragons"
• Azael character in opera "Il diluvio universale" by Gaetano Donizetti
• Azael character in opera "L'enfant prodigue" by Daniel Auber
• Azael Villaseñor character in Mexican telenovela "Velo de novia"