noun
Ariel
EH-uh-reerl
noun
1
A male or female given name of Hebrew origin, literally meaning "lion of God."
"Her grandfather named her Ariel after a verse in the Book of Isaiah."
"Ariel is a popular name for boys in Israel and for girls elsewhere."
2
The brightest of the moons of the planet Uranus.
"Ariel and its neighbouring moons were named after characters from Shakespeare and Pope."
How to Use Ariel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly known today as a given name and as one of Uranus's moons.
Common pairings
name Ariel
the moon Ariel
Word Forms
Ariels plural, ariels plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Ariel”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Her grandfather named her _____ after a verse in the Book of Isaiah.
Etymology
From Hebrew ari (\"lion\") + el (\"God\"). The Uranian moon was named after the airy spirit in Shakespeare's "The Tempest."