Golden; lion of God
Auriel is a name with dual roots, most commonly associated with the Latin word for gold, 'aurum'. It is also considered a variant of Ariel, a Hebrew name meaning 'lion of God', which appears in the Bible as a name for Jerusalem and as an angelic figure in later traditions.
Less common today
Auriel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,289 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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American painter and muralist
