Oriel

Oriel is a gender-neutral first name that is used for both girls and boys. It is often considered a variant of Auriel, Oriole, or Aurelia and means "the one made of gold" or "God is my light."

What does the name Oriel mean?

The name Oriel, used for both girls and boys, can be interpreted as a variation of Auriel, Oriole, or Aurelia. Its meaning is "the one made of gold" or "God is my light". The roots lie in the Latin words aurum, which means "gold", and aurĕus, which describes "golden", "gilded", or "gold-colored". Alternatively, it can also be derived from Uriel, where the ancient Hebrew elements ór or 'ur (אוֹר) stand for "light", "flame", or "fire" and 'el (אֵל) means "God".

Where does the name Oriel come from?

The first name Oriel has both ancient Hebrew and Latin origins and carries the meaning "the one made of gold". In ancient Hebrew, it is derived from Uriel, where ór or 'ur (אוֹר) means "light, flame, fire" and 'el (אֵל) means "God". In Latin, it comes from Aureus: aurum stands for "gold" and aurĕus for "golden", "gilded", or "gold-colored". The name is common in the English language.

How do you pronounce Oriel?

The pronunciation of Oriel is soft and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as "O-ri-el" [ˈoʁiɛl], with the name starting with a rounded, calm sound. The vowels in the middle provide a harmonious transition, while the final "l" creates a gentle, fading conclusion. Overall, Oriel conveys an elegant and balanced sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Oriel is a rather rare name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st in the statistics of the most common girls' names. In the past ten years, Oriel has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Oriel is also not widely used internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Ori

Famous people

• Oriel Gray (Australian playwright)
• Oriel Malet (author)