Ariel

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Mentioned in the Old Testament as a symbolic name for the city of Jerusalem. William Shakespeare used the name for a spirit in his 17th century play, "The Tempest." Famous bearer Ariel Sharon is the former Israeli Prime Minister and military leader. Widely used in Chile. The name has faded in popularity while the girl's name has increased.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #604 in 2010; Girls Ranked #213 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Animal; Religious or Spiritual; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Ariela +; Ariella +; Arielle +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Aeriel +; Aeriell +; Submitted by: shautleyray1
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Arela +; Ariele +; Arielle +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Arie +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Ariels: little mermaid; + Add a Famous Ariel
Sibling Name Ideas: Submitted by: feliparodriguez
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Comments (3)

ChloeArielsMom wrote:

my little girls name is Ariel Jordynn Pate!!!

2/20/2012 08:56:51 AM Report Abuse

biancamorehead wrote:

If I have a little girl then her name shall be Ariel Leigh Hope Greene! Me and my fiance can't wait to find out if I am having a boy or girl!!!

1/10/2012 10:10:45 AM Report Abuse

Hanna.hernandez32 wrote:

I love this

6/11/2011 04:31:34 PM Report Abuse

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