Find out how popular the first name Zadkiel has been for the last 22 years (from 2003 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zadkiel by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Zadkiel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 52 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Zadkiel.

The history of the first name Zadkiel

The name Zadkiel has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the words "tzedek" (righteousness) and "El" (God). It is believed to have emerged as a name during the medieval period, particularly among Jewish communities in Europe and the Middle East.

Zadkiel is also the name of an archangel in certain traditions of Jewish and Christian mysticism. In Judeo-Christian angelology, Zadkiel is often associated with mercy, benevolence, and the removal of obstacles. Some sources also link Zadkiel with the planet Jupiter and the zodiac sign Sagittarius.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Zadkiel can be found in the Sefer Raziel HaMalakh, an ancient Hebrew text on angelology and magic, dating back to the 13th century. The name also appears in various other Kabbalistic and occult writings from the medieval period.

In the 16th century, Zadkiel was the name of a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher, Rabbi Zadkiel ben Benjamin ha-Rofe, who lived in Italy and authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy.

Another notable figure bearing the name Zadkiel was Zadkiel ben Zadok, a 7th-century Jewish astronomer and mathematician from Babylonia, who made significant contributions to the study of planetary motions and the calculation of the Jewish calendar.

In the 19th century, Zadkiel was the pseudonym adopted by Richard James Morrison, an English occultist and astrologer who published several almanacs and astrological works under this name. He lived from 1795 to 1874.

The name Zadkiel also gained some popularity among certain Christian communities, particularly those influenced by esoteric and mystical traditions. In the early 20th century, Zadkiel was the name of an American Spiritualist minister and author, Zadkiel Coudert, who wrote on topics related to Spiritualism and mysticism.

Another notable figure named Zadkiel was Zadkiel Andrews, an American civil rights activist and leader in the Baha'i Faith, who worked towards promoting racial equality and social justice in the early 20th century.

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