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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
The name reached English through Latin Azrahel, itself from Ancient Greek Ἀζαραήλ (Azaraḗl), going back to Biblical Hebrew עֲזַרְאֵל (ʿăzarʾēl), possibly by way of 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.
