Adriel as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Adriel

What is the meaning of the name Adriel ?

The baby name Adriel is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AY-dree-el,/ˈeɪ.dri.əl/,ahd-REE-el (Hebrew).

Adriel is Hebrew in Origin.

Adriel derives from the Hebrew עַדְרִיאֵל (Adri’el), built from ʿeder/ʿadar “flock” plus the theophoric -el “God,” yielding the sense “flock of God,” often understood as “belonging to God’s flock.” The name appears in the Hebrew Bible (1 Samuel 18:19) as Adriel the Meholathite, who marries Merab, daughter of King Saul. Despite its biblical roots, it remained a minor personal name for centuries.

In modern use, Adriel has risen steadily in English- and Spanish/Portuguese-speaking countries since the late 20th century, most common for boys yet sometimes used unisex. Standard forms include Adriel (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and Adriël (Dutch, marking the two syllables -ri-el). Contemporary feminine elaborations include Adrielle and Adriella. Common nicknames are Adi, Ari, and Riel. Not to be confused with the related-sounding Azriel/Azrael (עַזְרִיאֵל), which carries a different root and meaning: “God is my help.”