"lion of God"
Erielle
Erielle is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "lion of God." Ranked #5,287 in the US, popular nicknames include Eri, Elle, and Ellie.
A heavenly Hebrew name meaning lion of God
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Meaning & Origin
"hearth of God, altar"
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Things to Know About This Name
- Strongly associated with The Little Mermaid Disney character (since 1989)
The Story of Erielle
Erielle is an elaborated feminine variant of Ariel, from the Hebrew Ariel (אֲרִיאֵל) meaning lion of God, composed of ari (lion) and El (God). The French feminine suffix -elle was added to create a more distinctly feminine form. The name appears in the Hebrew Bible as an alternative name for Jerusalem and in Shakespeare's The Tempest as a spirit of air.
Arielle variants gained widespread popularity following Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), though the Hebrew original has ancient roots. Erielle as a distinctive spelling appeals to parents who want the name's beautiful sound and meaning without the direct Disney association.
In Jewish tradition, Ariel/Erielle is deeply connected to Jerusalem — the city is called Ariel in the Book of Isaiah. In Christian mysticism, the name connects to angelic beings. In literature, Ariel appears in both Shakespeare's The Tempest and as Sylvia Plath's famous poetry collection.
Historical Record
Erielle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 640 babies have been named Erielle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erielle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #5,287 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Ariel is used as both a masculine name in Israel and feminine name in Western countries
- The name appears in Shakespeare's The Tempest as a magical spirit
- Sylvia Plath named her most famous poetry collection Ariel in 1965
Erielle in Other Languages
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Famous People Named Erielle
Arielle Dombasle
Actor
1955
French-American actress, singer, and filmmaker
Ariel Fictional
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The airy spirit who serves Prospero in Shakespeare's The Tempest
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,287
- Total SSA Count
- 25
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew French English Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Middle Names
Middle Names for Erielle
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About the Name Erielle
Erielle is a girl name with Hebrew, French, English, and Jewish origins . The name means "lion of God" in Hebrew .
Erielle is currently ranked #5,287 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Erielle has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Erielle include Eri, Elle, and Ellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- Behind the Name (etymology and meaning research)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis