Nuriel
n(u)-riel
US Popularity:19739
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Light or fire of God
Nuriel is a beautiful boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “light or fire of God.” In Jewish mythology, Nuriel or Uriel is known as an angel in a Kabbalistic text called the Zohar, whose name is said to be written on Hebrew amulets to ward off evil spirits. Nuriel might also be inspired by the Arabic name Nur, which is linked to al-Nur—one of the 99 names of the Islamic god Allah. So if you’re looking for something that’ll ignite your little one’s faith, a name like Nuriel might do wonders.
Nuriel Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Nuriel is currently #19739 in U.S. births
Boy:Nuriel is currently #9466 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#9466
in 2023
+ 2425
from 2022
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