Haniel as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Haniel

What is the meaning of the name Haniel ?

The baby name Haniel is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced HAH-nee-el (approx.).

Haniel is Hebrew in Origin.

Haniel is a Hebrew masculine name from the root chanan (“to show favor, be gracious”) combined with El (“God”), yielding meanings such as “God is gracious” or “grace/favor of God.” The name appears in the Hebrew Bible - most notably Hanniel son of Ephod, a leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the land allotment (Numbers 34:23), and another Hanniel in 1 Chronicles 7:39 - anchoring it in early Israelite naming. In later Jewish and Christian angelology, Haniel/Hanael designates an archangel, further popularizing the form.

Usage has remained relatively rare in English, though it features in Bible translations and has seen modern revival, especially in Israel. Spelling variants include Hanniel (reflecting the doubled n in Hebrew), Chaniel (a ch- transliteration of the initial sound), and Hanael in angelological sources. Contemporary feminine adaptations such as Hanielle occur occasionally. Related names drawing on the same root include Hannah and Hananiah.