Meaning and Origin
What does the name Azrael mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Azrael
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
67%
English
17%
Islamic/Muslim
8%
African
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Azrael means "Angel of Death" and is of Islamic / Muslim origin.
- A submission from Nevada, U.S. says the name Azrael means "The name is of an angel, but this name can be for either boy or girl".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Latin Azrahel, from Ancient Greek Ἀζαραήλ (Azaraḗl), from Biblical Hebrew עֲזַרְאֵל (ʿăzarʾēl), possibly via Aramaic (compare Classical Syriac ܥܲܙܪܵܐܹܝܠ (ʿazrāʾēl)).
- The angel of death in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, and in Islam.
Azrael was also found in the following language(s): Portuguese and Spanish