Amiel
Amiel is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God of my people.”
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how do you pronounce Amiel?
AH-mee-el
where does the name Amiel come from?
Used as both a surname and a given name, and related to the Hebrew name Ammiel.
Amiel combines the Hebrew elements 'am' (people) and 'El' (God), meaning 'God of my people' or 'my people belong to God.' It appears in the Book of Numbers as the name of a tribal leader. The name has a gentle, melodic quality that belies its communal, spiritual power. Swiss philosopher Henri-Frederic Amiel gave it literary resonance.
the history of Amiel
Historically, Amiel has been most common in the French departments of Ariège, Aude and Haute-Garonne, pointing to long use as a regional surname in southern France.
who are famous people named Amiel?
- Henri-Frederic Amiel (Swiss philosopher and poet)
- Amiel (biblical figure, Numbers 13:12)
what are the nicknames and variants of Amiel?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Amiel?
what names go well with Amiel?
Sibling names that share Amiel's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Amiel
What does the name Amiel mean?
Amiel means “God of my people”.
What is the origin of the name Amiel?
Amiel comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Ammiel.
How popular is the name Amiel?
Amiel has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Amiel a boy or girl name?
Amiel is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Amiel?
Amiel is pronounced AH-mee-el, with 3 syllables.
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