Find out how popular the first name Amariel has been for the last 1 years (from 2021 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amariel by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Amariel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Amariel.

The history of the first name Amariel

The name Amariel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the combination of the Hebrew words "amar," meaning "to speak," and "el," referring to God. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 5th to 7th centuries CE, in Jewish communities across the Middle East and Europe.

While the name Amariel does not appear explicitly in religious scriptures or ancient texts, it is understood to be a variation of the Hebrew name Amaria, which is mentioned in the Book of Ezra in the Old Testament. Amaria was a descendant of the priestly line and was among those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amariel can be found in the writings of the 12th-century French Jewish philosopher and theologian, Maimonides. He mentioned an individual named Amariel in his work, "The Guide for the Perplexed."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amariel. One of the earliest was Amariel ben Moses (c. 1050 - c. 1120), a Jewish scholar and Talmudist from Narbonne, France, who lived during the 11th and 12th centuries. Another was Amariel ben Abraham (c. 1350 - c. 1420), a renowned Jewish physician and philosopher from Spain during the 14th and 15th centuries.

In the 16th century, Amariel ben Jacob (1500 - 1570) was a prominent Jewish mystic and Kabbalist from Safed, Palestine. He was known for his contributions to the study of Jewish mysticism and his interpretations of the Zohar, a foundational work of Kabbalah.

During the 17th century, Amariel ben Elijah (1620 - 1692) was a respected Jewish scholar and rabbi from Amsterdam. He was known for his expertise in Talmudic law and his influential writings on Jewish religious practices.

In more recent times, Amariel Ribeiro (1919 - 2001) was a Brazilian journalist, writer, and political activist who played a significant role in the country's literary and cultural scene during the 20th century.

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