Uriel
Meaning of Uriel
The name Uriel, pronounced YOO-ree-el in English and oo-REE-el in Spanish, is a strong and timeless choice for a baby boy. Originating from Hebrew, Uriel means "God is my light" or "flame of God," reflecting its deeply spiritual roots. In religious texts, Uriel is often depicted as one of the archangels who serves as a divine messenger. The name has maintained steady popularity in the United States over the decades, consistently ranking within the top 1000 names since the early 20th century. Notably, its highest recent rank was 386 in 2008. A common variation of the name is Uri, which can serve as an affectionate nickname or stand-alone name. With its rich history and meaningful origins, Uriel offers both a classic appeal and a profound significance for those seeking a spiritually inspired name for their child.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as oo-REE-el (/uːˈɾje.el/)
English
- Pronunced as YOO-ree-el (/ˈjʊəriəl/)
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Notable People Named Uriel
| Uriel Sebree was a distinguished career officer in the United States Navy, known for his Arctic expeditions and service as acting governor of American Samoa. |
| Carlos Uriel Antuna Romero is a Mexican professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Liga MX club Cruz Azul and the Mexico national team. |
| Uriel Reichman is an Israeli legal scholar, former politician, and the founder of Reichman University, previously known as the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, where he served as president for 27 years. |
| Uriel Weinreich was a prominent Jewish-American linguist. |
| Uriel Ofek was a multi-talented Israeli children's writer, editor, lyricist, poet, translator, and literary scholar. |
| Uriel Rothblum - Uriel George "Uri" Rothblum was an Israeli mathematician and operations researcher known for holding the Alexander Goldberg Chair in Management Science at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology from 1984 to 2012. |
| Uriel Nespoli, an Italian conductor born in Naples, is known for his contributions to the world of music. |
| Uriel Emil Pollack is an Israeli actor recognized for his roles in The Great Fire, Cleaning Up, and Casualty. |
| Uriel Jones was an American musician and recording session drummer for Motown's in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers, during the 1960s and early 1970s. |
| Uriel Birnbaum was a multi-talented Austrian artist known for his work as a painter, caricaturist, writer, and poet. |
| Uriel Feige is an Israeli computer scientist and former doctoral student of Adi Shamir. |
