Azel
Meaning of Azel
Azel is a unisex name with Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, it is pronounced as AH-zel (/ˈɑzɛl/), while in English, it is pronounced as AY-zuhl (/eɪzəl/). The name has a variation called Azalea. In the United States of America, Azel has been given to newborns since at least 1900, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 3000-4000 mark in terms of occurrences. Azel carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as AH-zel (/ˈɑzɛl/)
English
- Pronunced as AY-zuhl (/eɪzəl/)
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Notable People Named Azel
| Azel Backus, an American educator and the first President of Hamilton College, was born in Connecticut and passed away in 1816 at the age of 51. |
| Azel Ames was a multi-talented American physician, author, sanitation authority, and legislator. |
