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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lion of God, or God's hero (Biblical name)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-REH-lee
Areli (ah-REH-lee) is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin, said to mean "lion of God" or "God's hero." It's a short, melodic name with a strong meaning behind it, and the soft, flowing sound is easy to say and spell once you know the ah-REH-lee pronunciation.
Meaning & Origin of Areli
Meaning: Lion of God, or God's hero (Biblical name).
Origin: Hebrew.
How to Pronounce Areli
ah-REH-leeIPA /əˈrɛli/
Popularity of Areli
Areli peaked in 2003, when it ranked #843 with 289 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1422 with 156 babies, so it's still in regular use but far from crowded.
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FAQ
What does the name Areli mean?
Lion of God, or God’s hero (Biblical name).
How do you pronounce Areli?
Areli is pronounced ah-REH-lee (IPA: /əˈrɛli/).
Is Areli a popular name right now?
Areli peaked at #843 in 2003 and is ranked #1422 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1966–2024.)
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