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Azrael
AZ-ree-uhl
Azrael (name) means the angel of death in Islamic and some Christian traditions. Example: “In the story, Azrael appears to guide the dying man's soul.”
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The angel of death in Islamic and some Christian traditions.
"In the story, Azrael appears to guide the dying man's soul."
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Etymology
From Latin Azrahel, from Ancient Greek Ἀζαραήλ (Azaraḗl), from Biblical Hebrew עֲזַרְאֵל (ʿăzarʾēl), possibly via Aramaic (compare Classical Syriac ܥܲܙܪܵܐܹܝܠ (ʿazrāʾēl)).
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What does “Azrael” mean?
The word “Azrael” means the angel of death in Islamic and some Christian traditions.
How do you pronounce “Azrael”?
“Azrael” is pronounced AZ-ree-uhl (/ˈæzɹi.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Azrael” in a sentence?
Here is “Azrael” used in a sentence: “In the story, Azrael appears to guide the dying man's soul.”
What part of speech is “Azrael”?
“Azrael” is a name.