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Uriel

"God is my light"

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oo·ree·EL

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Hebrew Uri'el: ur (light, flame) + El (God)

What Uriel means

Uriel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my light". It comes from Hebrew Uri'el: ur (light, flame) + El (God). It is pronounced oo-ree-EL.

An archangel of Jewish and Orthodox tradition. Rose sharply in Mexico in the 2000s.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: light, faith, protector.

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Uriel means God is my light

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