Ariela

Ariela is a female first name that is considered a variant of the Hebrew name Ariel from the Old Testament. The exact meaning is disputed. Translated into German, the name can be understood as 'the altar of God' or, in the colloquial interpretation, as 'my/a lion is God.'

What does the name Ariela mean?

Ariela is the feminine form of the name Ariel, which appears in the Old Testament, and whose meaning is not definitively established. In German, the name is interpreted as 'the altar of God,' which also serves as a synonym for Jerusalem, or colloquially as 'my/a lion is God.' The name is composed of the ancient Hebrew words ʾari (אֲרִי), meaning 'altar,' 'sacrifice place,' or 'lion,' and ʾel (אֵל), meaning 'God.' Ariel is mentioned as an archangel in Jewish and Christian mysticism as well as in the Apocrypha. In Iceland, the name is written as Aríela, while the Hungarian form is Ariéla. Other variants include Arik, Ariele, Arel, and Arihel. The feminine forms are Arielle (French) and Ariella (Italian).

Where does the name Ariela come from?

Ariela has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the altar of God.'

How do you pronounce Ariela?

Ariela is usually pronounced in German as 'A-ri-e-la' [aʁiˈeːla], with the emphasis on the penultimate syllable. The name has a flowing sound and is four to three syllables long. The open A at the beginning radiates warmth, while the bright vowels combined with the soft R create an elegant and harmonious sound. Ariela thus conveys grace, delicacy, and a balanced sound quality.

When is the name day of Ariela?

The name day of Ariela is celebrated on May 8, May 18, and November 14.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Ariela enjoys great popularity. It currently ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2011, reaching 1,048th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 140 times as a first name, placing it 2,044th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,265th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ari / Ela / Lela

Famous people

• Ariela Bogenberger (screenwriter, producer, cabaret director, and journalist.)
• Ariela Massoti (actress from Brazil)