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Asriel son of Manasseh
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Biblical figure mentioned in Numbers 26:31 as a descendant of the tribe of Manasseh
Asriel
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Fantasy fiction
Meanings & Origins
"prince of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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“An ancient Hebrew name made mythic by fantasy”
Origin & Etymology
Asriel is a Hebrew name meaning God is my help or prince of God, combining the elements azr (help) and el (God). It appears in the Bible in Numbers 26:31 as a descendant of Manasseh. The name is related to Azrael, the angel of death in Jewish and Islamic traditions, though Asriel carries a more positive connotation focused on divine assistance.
Popularity Story
Asriel experienced a significant boost following Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (1995-2000) and its BBC/HBO adaptation (2019-2022). The character Lord Asriel is one of the central figures, making the name recognizable to a new generation drawn to fantastical, uncommon names.
Cultural Significance
In Jewish tradition, Asriel appears as a biblical figure and carries strong spiritual meaning. The related name Azrael holds significance in Jewish mysticism as an angel. In modern popular culture, Lord Asriel from His Dark Materials brought the name to international attention.
Fun Facts
- Asriel appears in the Bible as a grandson of Manasseh in the tribe of Israel
- Lord Asriel in His Dark Materials represents the archetype of the defiant rebel against divine authority
- The name shares the -el suffix (meaning God) with Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Asriel in Other Languages
French
Asriel
Hebrew
Asriel
Russian
Азриэль
Spanish
Asriel
Japanese
Asuriel
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
Az
Azi
Riel
Name Vibe
Spiritual
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Whimsical
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Famous People Named Asriel
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Lord Asriel Fictional
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Central antagonist/antihero in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (1995-2000), an ambitious scholar who challen...
Central antagonist/antihero in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (1995-2000), an ambitious scholar who challenges divine authority
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Asriel (Undertale character) Fictional
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A major character in the 2015 video game Undertale by Toby Fox, the son of the king and queen of the Underground
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