Ramiel
Meaning of Ramiel
Ramiel originates from the ancient Hebrew רעמיאל (Rāˀmīʾēl), a theophoric compound combining rām (“thunder”) with ʾēl (“God”) to signify “Thunder of God,” and is traditionally identified in apocryphal Judaic texts as an archangel overseeing meteorological phenomena and the hope of the righteous. Its phonological structure—preserved in both the German transcription RAH-mee-el and the Hebrew rah-MEE-el—demonstrates a consistent Semitic root pattern adapted to diverse phonetic systems. In contemporary Anglo-American naming practice, Ramiel remains uncommon: Social Security Administration data from 1998 through 2024 records annual occurrences of five to nineteen births and ranks consistently in the lower 900s, reflecting its appeal to parents seeking a name that combines archaic gravitas with measured rarity. Consequently, Ramiel occupies a distinctive niche at the intersection of historical depth, theological resonance, and modern technicality.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as RAH-mee-el (/raːˈmiːl/)
Hebrew
- Pronunced as rah-MEE-el (/rɑːˈmiːəl/)
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