Meaning & Origin
The angel of death in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, and in Islam.
Azrael is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew and Arabic Azrael meaning 'helper of God' or 'God is my help.' In Jewish and Islamic traditions, Azrael is the angel of death — the divine messenger who receives souls at the moment of passing. In Islamic tradition, he is one of the four archangels.
Azrael has gained remarkable traction as parents discover angelic names with edge and mystique. Its core meaning is actually 'helper of God' — a name of divine assistance rather than mere darkness. For parents drawn to the full spectrum of the angelic hierarchy, Azrael is extraordinary.