Names Categorized "ends in -el"

Gael is a masculine given name derived from the ethnolinguistic term Gael, which refers to speakers of the Gaelic languages—Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. The name is used in Breton, English, and Spanish contexts, ref...

Galadriel is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium, first appearing in The Lord of the Rings and later elaborated in The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales. Her name, pronounced [ɡaˈladri.ɛl], means "m...

Etymology Gavrel is the Yiddish variant of the name Gabriel. The Hebrew origin, Gavri'el, means "God is my strong man" (from gever meaning 'strong man' and ʾel meaning 'God'). Gavrel adapts this to Yiddish phonology, ref...

Gavri'el is the original Hebrew form of the name Gabriel, an archangel venerated in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name is derived from the Hebrew elements gever meaning "strong man, hero" and ʾel meaning "God", t...

Gavriel is a Hebrew form of the name Gabriel, an archangelic name with deep roots in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name Gavriel directly inherits the meaning of Gabriel: "God is my strong man," derived f...

Gittel is a feminine Yiddish name derived directly from the Yiddish word גוט (gut), meaning "good." It belongs to a category of Ashkenazic Jewish names that express positive qualities, reflecting a tradition of bestowing...

Glukel is a Yiddish female given name, functioning as a diminutive of Glika. The root name Glika derives from the Yiddish word גליק (glik), meaning "luck" or "fortune." Thus, Glukel carries the endearing sense of "little...

Hansel is an Anglicized form of the German Hänsel, a diminutive of Hans, which itself is a short form of Johannes (English John). The name is best known from the German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm and publ...

Haskel is a Yiddish variant of Ezekiel. While the Hebrew form Yeḥezqel means "God will strengthen," the Yiddish adaptation simplifies the pronunciation, dropping the Hebrew initial syllable and softening the consonants,...

Hazael is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God sees", derived from the elements ḥaza ("to see") and ʾel ("God"). In 1 Kings 19:15, God instructs the prophet Elijah to anoint Hazael as king over Syria, though th...

Hazel is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word hazel for the tree or the light brown color, itself from Old English hæsel. The name was coined in the 19th century as part of the fashion for botanic...

Hebel is a modern Hebrew transcription of the name Hevel, from the Biblical Hebrew הֶבֶל. While visually identical to German nouns meaning 'lever' or 'leverage', its etymological and religious roots lie in the Hebrew nam...

Hendel is a Yiddish diminutive of Hannah, a name derived from the Hebrew Ḥanna meaning "favour, grace." While Hannah itself has deep biblical roots as the mother of Samuel in the Old Testament, Hendel emerged as a famili...

Herschel is a given name and surname of German origin, most commonly associated with the British-German astronomer Herschel (1738–1822). As a first name, it can be a variant of Hershel or an independent adoption of the s...

Hershel is a Yiddish diminutive of Hirsh, itself meaning "deer" in Yiddish. The name is closely related to the Hebrew name Tzvi ("gazelle, roebuck"), as both animals are symbolically associated with the tribe of Naphtali...

Hesekiel is a biblical name found in Swedish, Finnish, and German Protestant Bibles as the form of Ezekiel. It derives from the Hebrew name Yeḥezqel, meaning "God will strengthen," composed of the elements ḥazaq "to stre...

Etymology and MeaningHeshel is a Yiddish diminutive of Yehoshua, the Hebrew form of Joshua. The original Hebrew name means "Yahweh is salvation," from the elements yeho referring to God and yashaʿ meaning "to save." In Y...

Hevel is the original Hebrew form of the name Abel. In the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), Hevel is the second son of Adam and Eve, described in the Book of Genesis as a shepherd who is murdered by his older brother Cain o...

EtymologyHieremihel is a Latin form of Jeremiel, an archangel mentioned in the apocryphal book of 2 Esdras (also called 4 Ezra). The name Hieremihel ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jerahmeel (Yeraḥmeʾel), which m...

Hiezecihel is a Latin biblical form of the Hebrew name Ezekiel, which appears in the Vulgate translation of the Bible. The name traces its origins to the Hebrew Yeḥezqel, meaning “God will strengthen,” derived from the r...

Hirshel is a Yiddish diminutive of Hirsh.Etymology and RootsThe base name Hirsh means "deer" in Yiddish, from Old High German hiruz. It served as a vernacular form of the Hebrew name Tzvi, which means "gazelle" or "roebu...

Hodel is a Yiddish diminutive of the name Hode, which itself is a short form of Hadassah, the Hebrew name meaning "myrtle tree." Hadassah is the original Hebrew name of Queen Esther, the biblical heroine who saved the Je...

Iael is a Greek variation of the name Jael, as it appears in the Greek Old Testament, notably in the Book of Judges. While the standard Hebrew form יָעֵל (Yaʿel) means "ibex" or "mountain goat," Iael retains the biblical...

Iezekiel is the Biblical Greek form of the Hebrew name Ezekiel, meaning "God will strengthen." The Greek transliteration appears in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament, and reflects the pre...

Isabel is a female given name of Spanish origin, derived as a medieval form of Elizabeth. It arose in the Occitan region of France during the 12th century and quickly spread throughout Spain, Portugal, and France, becomi...

Isbel is a variant of Isabel, itself a medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth. The name Isabel spread throughout Spain, Portugal, and France, becoming common among royalty by the 12th century. It gained popularity in England...

Ishbel is a Scottish Anglicized form of the name Iseabail, which itself is the Scottish Gaelic version of Isabel. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba (meaning "God is my oath"), the name Isabel emerged in me...

Ishmael is a name of profound significance in the Abrahamic traditions, originating from the Hebrew name Yishmaʿel, which means "God will hear." This theophoric name is composed of the elements shamaʿ ("to hear") and ʾel...

Ismael is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ishmael, as well as the version used in the Greek Old Testament. The name is derived from the Hebrew Yishmaʿel, meaning "God will hear," from the roots shamaʿ ("to hear") and...

Isobel is the Scottish form of the female given name Isabel. It originated from the medieval form of the name Elizabeth, tracing its roots through the Occitan Isabel to the Hebrew Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath." The...

Israel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew Yisraʾel (יִשְׂרָאֵל), meaning 'God contends', from the roots sara ('to contend, to fight') and ʾel ('God').Etymology and Biblical OriginThe name originates from t...

Israhel is the Latin form of Israel, used in the Latin Old Testament (the Vulgate).EtymologyThe name derives from the Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisraʾel), meaning "God contends", from the roots שָׂרָה (sara) "to contend" and אֵ...

Ithel is a masculine Welsh given name with ancient roots in the Brittonic language. It is the modern Welsh reflex of the Old Welsh name Iudhail, which is a cognate of the Old Breton name Iudicael. Both names ultimately d...

Itzel is a feminine name of Mayan origin, closely associated with ancient Maya culture. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is thought to derive from the Classic Maya word itz, which can mean "resin, nectar, dew, liquid, or...

Ixchel is the ancient Maya goddess of midwifery, medicine, and childbirth, and her name is also used as a given name, particularly in contemporary times. Etymologically, it likely derives from Classic Maya ix "lady" and...

Etymology Jaasiel is a biblical Hebrew name meaning "God is my maker". It derives from the root ʿasa (עָשָׂה) meaning "to make" and ʾel (אֵל) meaning "God". The name thus expresses a personal confession of faith in God a...

Jael (or Yael) is a female given name of Hebrew origin that appears in the Old Testament. It is derived from the Hebrew word ya'el, meaning “ibex” or “mountain goat” — a nimble, sure-footed animal native to the region. T...

Jahel is a variant form of the biblical name Jael, carrying the same meaning and narrative associations. Derived from the Hebrew Yaʿel, meaning “ibex” or “mountain goat,” the name alludes to the swift, sure-footed creatu...

Jaziel is a masculine given name used primarily in Spanish-speaking cultures, functioning as a variant of Jaasiel. This name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Ya'asi'el, composed of the elements עָשָׂה (ʿasa) meaning "t...

EtymologyJeremiel is the Latin and English form of a name that appears in the apocryphal book of 2 Esdras (also known as 4 Ezra). It is derived from the Hebrew name Jerahmeel (Yeraḥmeʾel), which means "God will...

Etymology and OriginsJewel is an English given name derived from the English vocabulary word for a precious stone, which itself comes from Old French jouel, ultimately from Latin jocus meaning "game" or "delight". The na...

Joël is the French and Dutch form of Joel, a name of Hebrew origin.EtymologyThe name Joel derives from the Hebrew יוֹאֵל (Yoʾel), meaning "Yahweh is God." It combines two elements that both refer to the divine: yo (a sho...

Joel is a male given name derived from the Hebrew Yoʾel (יוֹאֵל), meaning "Yahweh is God." The name combines two Hebrew elements: yo, a shortened form of Yahweh, and el, meaning "God." This theophoric name appears in the...

Judicaël is a masculine given name of Breton and French origin, derived directly from the Old Breton name Iudicael. The name incorporates two ancient Celtic elements: iudd, meaning “lord,” and hael, meaning “generous.” T...

Kapel is a Yiddish diminutive of Yaakov, the Hebrew form of Jacob. In Yiddish, diminutive suffixes such as "-el" are commonly added to names to express endearment or familiarity, giving Kapel a meaning akin to "little Ja...

Kemuel is a rare biblical Hebrew masculine name, found in the Old Testament primarily as a minor figure. It derives from the Hebrew קְמוּאֵל (Qemuʾel), meaning "raised by God", from the root qum (to raise) and ʾel (God)....

Koppel is a Yiddish diminutive of Jacob, often given as a masculine given name or used as a surname. It originates from the Yiddish form of Jacob, reflecting the linguistic adaptations common in Ashkenazi Jewish communit...

EtymologyKreindel is a Yiddish feminine given name, primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It is a diminutive form of Kreine, which itself derives from the Yiddish word kroin, meaning “crown.” The suffix -dl (of...

Kristel 1 is a Dutch and Estonian diminutive of Kristiina (Estonian) or Christina (Dutch). As a feminine given name, it reflects the widespread European adaptation of the Christian name Christina, itself derived from the...

Lael is a masculine personal name of Hebrew origin, meaning “of God” or “belonging to God.” It appears in the Old Testament as a minor figure, the father of Eliasaph from the house of Gershon, as recorded in Numbers 3:24...

Laurel is a given name ultimately derived from the name of the laurel tree, from Latin laurus. The name is of English origin, though it has cognates in many European languages. In classical antiquity, the laurel was sacr...

Lemuel is a Hebrew name found in the Old Testament and in the Book of Mormon, and is also the name of a character in Jonathan Swift's novel Gulliver's Travels. It means "for God" or "devoted to God" in Hebrew, derived fr...

Liesel is a German diminutive of Elisabeth, which itself is the German and Dutch form of Elizabeth. The name gained particular popularity during the 17th century in German-speaking regions. Etymology The ultimate root of...

Lovel is a rare English masculine given name derived from the surname Lovel, which itself is a variant of the surname Lowell. The surname Lowell originated as a Norman French nickname, combining lou "wolf" with a diminut...

Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "dear". It is the medieval feminine form of Amabilis, a name borne by early Christian saints. Alongside the variant Amabel, Mabel was...

Mael is a masculine Breton name that functions as a direct form of the French name Maël, which itself derives from the Old Breton Mael meaning "prince, chieftain, or lord." The name is rooted in the Celtic onomastic trad...

Maikel is a masculine given name used primarily in the Netherlands, Suriname, Spain, and the Caribbean. It is a Dutch and Spanish variant of Michael, adapted phonetically to match the English pronunciation of the name. W...

Manuel is a masculine given name originating as a variant of Emmanuel, which derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל) meaning "God with us." In its Greek form Μανουήλ (Manouel), the name was used in the Byzant...

Etymology Mehetabel is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Meheṭavʾel (מְהֵיטַבְאֵל), which translates to "God makes happy" or "God does good." It combines two Hebrew roots: yaṭav (יָטַב), me...

Mehetav'el is the Hebrew form of Mehetabel, a name derived from the Hebrew roots yatav (יָטַב), meaning "to be happy," and el (אֵל), meaning "God," thus signifyin...