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Uriel

Uriel (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my light," also the name of an archangel in Jewish and Christian tradition. Example: “Uriel is often depicted as the angel of wisdom.”

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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my light," also the name of an archangel in Jewish and Christian tradition.
"Uriel is often depicted as the angel of wisdom."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Οὐριήλ (Ouriḗl), from Hebrew אוּרִיאֵל (“God is my light”).

Origin: Ancient Greek

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What does “Uriel” mean?

The word “Uriel” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my light," also the name of an archangel in Jewish and Christian tradition.

How do you use “Uriel” in a sentence?

Here is “Uriel” used in a sentence: “Uriel is often depicted as the angel of wisdom.”

What part of speech is “Uriel”?

“Uriel” is a name.

What is the meaning of Uriel?

"Uriel" (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my light," also the name of an archangel in Jewish and Christian tradition.

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