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Ariella
Meaning: lion of God · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A feminine form of Ariel, Hebrew for 'lion of God' (ari 'lion' + el 'God'). In the Old Testament Ariel is used as a name for Jerusalem.
Nicknames
Ari, Ella
Variants & related names
Ariel, Ariela, Arielle
Ariella name art
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FAQ
What does the name Ariella mean?
Ariella means “lion of God”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Ariella a popular name?
Yes — Ariella has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Ariella?
Ari, Ella.
What are other forms of Ariella?
Ariel, Ariela, Arielle.
Similar names
Jane · Rachel · Rebecca · Ruth · Seraphina · Talia
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.