Name:
Ariel
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Ariel originates in Hebrew language and means "God's lion". In the English-speaking countries, Ariel is more popular as a feminine given name, probably due to its connotation with Disney's The Little Mermaid. In modern Hebrew, however, it is still more common as a masculine given name, the famous bearer being Ariel Sharon, former Israeli politician and Prime Minister.
Pronunciation:
AR-ee-əl/AY-ree-əl
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Ariella
Arielle
Famous Ariel:
Ariel Winter : American child actress
Ariel Waller : child actress
Ariel Gade : child actress
Ariel Sharon : former Israeli Prime Minister