Angel Names
Some of the angel names listed here appear in sacred texts of Jewish and Christian beliefs, including the Bible and apocryphal texts like the Book of Enoch.
Other names come from lore and mythology. And a few of these angelic names also appear in literary works.
This is by no means a definitive list. Consider it as a brief compilation of some the best-known, most popular names of angels. I hope you enjoy it.
Angel Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Abdiel
|
Servant of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Adriel
|
Flock of God
|
Judeo-Christian, Literature
|
Arariel
|
Angel of the Waters of the Earth
|
Jewish lore
|
Ariel
|
Lion of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Azrael
|
Angel of Death
|
Judeo-Christian, Islamic
|
Barachiel
|
Blessings of God
|
Christian
|
Cassiel
|
Known as the Angel of Solitude and Tears
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Camael
|
Archangel of the Third Ray, Love
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Chamuel
|
Another version of Camael – see above
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Gabriel
|
God is my Strength
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Hadraniel
|
Majesty of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Haniel
|
Joy of God, Grace of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Ireul
|
Fear of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Jeremiel
|
Mercy of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Jophiel
|
The Beauty of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Metatron
|
To guard, to protect
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Michael
|
Who is like God?
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Moroni
|
n/a
|
Mormonism
|
Nuriel
|
Fire of the Lord
|
Jewish mythology
|
Oriphiel
|
Angel of Wrath
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Puriel
|
n/a
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Raguel
|
Friend of God
|
Judeo-Christian, Islamic
|
Rafael, Raphael
|
God Heals, It is God who Heals
|
Judeo-Christian, Islamic
|
Raziel
|
Secret of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Ramiel
|
Thunder of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Sachiel
|
Covering of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Samael
|
The Severity of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Sariel
|
The Command of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Selaphiel
|
Prayer of God
|
Christian |
Seraphiel
|
Derived from Seraph, chief of the Seraphim
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Shamsiel
|
Sun of God
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Uriel
|
God is my Light
|
Judeo-Christian
|
Words have power. Names are supposed to capture the nature of the person or place they represent. So, when looking for names, most people want to know the meaning behind them.
Many of these heavenly names are not only beautiful, but also carry a mystical (and powerful) force. I hope you enjoyed going through this list of celestial names.
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Names of Male Angels - A list of known and not-so-well-known male angels.
Female Names of Angels - Are there female angels? Here's a selection of several names of female angels and other female angelic names.
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Fairy Baby Names - Another page filled with enchanting and magical names.
Female Fairy Names - A collection of unique names of female fairies.
Magical Names - Names from mythology, lore and legend.
Mystical Names - Magical names from ancient traditions and more.
Fantasy Names - More names of fantasy creatures.
Mythical Names - Names from myth and legend.
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References and further reading:
--Angels A to Z - A Who's Who of the Heavenly Host by Matthew Bunson
--Wikipedia
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