Ariel

Meaning lion of God
Origin English, Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Ariel
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 3
Syllabification Ar-i-el

About Ariel

Ariel flows with lyrical beauty and carries associations with creativity and imagination. This name possesses a gentle strength that makes it both distinctive and appealing. While sometimes used across genders, Ariel has strong masculine roots and works wonderfully for boys, offering a unique option that stands apart from more conventional choices. The name has literary and cultural significance, appearing in various contexts throughout history and literature. Ariel suggests someone artistic, thoughtful, and perhaps a bit mystical—qualities that give depth to a personality. It's short enough to be easily remembered and spelled while having enough character to be interesting. The name travels well internationally, being recognized and pronounceable in multiple languages and cultures. Ariel offers parents a chance to choose something poetic without being pretentious, imaginative without being frivolous. It ages well, suitable for both a young child and a mature adult professional.

Variations of Name Ariel

Ari
Arielle
Aryeh
Arik

Nicknames for Ariel

Ari
Arie
Ar
Rel
Ariel

Famous People Named Ariel

Ariel SharonFormer Prime Minister of Israel
Ariel WinterAmerican actress
Ariel DorfmanChilean-American author
Ariel LevyAmerican journalist and author
Ariel PinkAmerican musician
Ariel AtomHigh-performance sports car
Ariel OrtegaArgentine football player
Ariel RechtshaidAmerican record producer
Ariel ZengotitaSpanish field hockey player
Ariel RamírezArgentine composer
Ariel CastroPuerto Rican-American professional boxer
Ariel HelwaniCanadian sports journalist
Ariel LinTaiwanese actress
Ariel GlaserHIV/AIDS activist
Ariel PestanoCuban baseball player
Ariel JacobsBelgian football coach
Ariel SchragAmerican cartoonist and author
Ariel RojasArgentine football player
Ariel CamachoMexican singer-songwriter

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Alonzo
Andrew
Ali
Ander
Adrian
Abram
Adam
Ari
Amiri
Aidan