Arielle

Meaning of Arielle

Arielle (ah-ree-EL in French, air-ee-EL in English) glides off the tongue like a sea breeze, and her roots run deep: she’s the French feminine form of the Hebrew Ariel, meaning “lion of God” or “altar of God.” That mix of strength and spirituality gives the name a lovely duality—equal parts roar and reverence. In pop culture, she sits just a seashell away from Disney’s red-haired mermaid, adding a splash of ocean-blue romance without feeling cartoonish. Stateside, Arielle rode a wave of popularity in the early 1990s, peaking just outside the Top 200, and she’s been sailing along ever since, comfortably anchored in the 300–400 range today. Parents love that she feels familiar yet not over-used, elegant yet approachable—a name that can sparkle on a ballerina’s playbill or a CEO’s business card. If you’re after something modern with biblical pedigree and a hint of fairytale sparkle, Arielle may be the perfect catch.

Pronunciation

French

• Pronunced as ah-ree-EL (/a.ʁi.ɛl/)

English

• Pronunced as air-ee-EL (/ɑɪˈrɪl/)

• Aria
• Ariana
• Ariel
• Ariella
• Amara
• Arabella
• Aurelia