God has seen
Derived from the Hebrew name Chaza'el, it translates to 'God has seen' or 'one whom God sees.' In the Old Testament, Hazael was a powerful king of Aram who was anointed by the prophet Elijah. While historically significant, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in modern times.
Less common today
Hazael isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,129 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
King of Aram-Damascus mentioned in the Bible
A fallen angel character · The Sandman
