20 NAMES OF ANGELS AND THEIR MEANING - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2024

Angels are supernatural and spiritual entities whose main functions, according to Christian tradition, are to serve God and protect human beings. Some of the best known angel names are Gabriel, Raziel, Uriel, Sariel, Azrael, Jofiel, or Jerathel.

According to the Bible, angels are categorized according to their powers and responsibilities in Heaven, although they have in common their divine features and designs. The study of these figures is made from angelology, one of the branches of theology.

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In general, angels are presented as winged, invisible beings, capable of seeing everything that happens on Earth, and with the power to present themselves among men in human form.

Angel name list

Archangel michael

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According to Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the archangel Michael is the head of the armies of God, which is why he is associated with the protection and protection of the faithful around the world.

He is the one who will blow the trumpet that will announce the Final Judgment according to the Apocalypse, and due to his power he is responsible for frustrating and defeating Satan's plans.

The archangel Michael has two representations in the art world. On the one hand, he is invested in Roman-style armor, holding a spear or sword against the Devil or a dragon. On the other hand, he can also be seen with a scale, which will help him weigh the souls during the Final Judgment.

Archangel Gabriel

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According to the Bible, Gabriel is designated to be the messenger of God, which is why he appears in the texts as his representative before important figures in both the Old and New Testaments. In fact, Gabriel was in charge of announcing the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth.

In general, he is represented in human form and dressed in linen garments. Its main powers are to show visions and revelations to men.

Today Gabriel is one of the most revered figures in Christianity, as he has been awarded a series of miracles and favors from the moment of his appearance in the scriptures.

Archangel Raziel

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According to the etymology of his name in the Jewish religion, Raziel means "the keeper of secrets" and "the secret of God." It is the entity that preserves and protects the knowledge and secrets, both of humans and of God.

For some historians, Raziel started out as a cherub, but due to the level of his responsibilities and performance, he rose as an archangel. Likewise, he is depicted with blue wings and robes, as well as a golden aura.

Archangel Raphael

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Along with the archangels Gabriel and Michael, Raphael is the third entity that is part of the most important patrons of the Christian religion. In the Holy Scriptures, Raphael is represented as "the healing of God" or as a spiritual figure capable of curing any ailment.

His powers can be seen, for example, in the Tobias passage; Rafael is the one who accompanies the young man during the journey in order to keep his fiancee Sarah away from the evil intentions of the demon Asmodeus. Thanks to this, he is also seen as the protector of courtships and relationships.

For Islam, Raphael will be responsible for announcing the date of the Last Judgment and is described as an angel in human form, with a fish in one of his hands and wearing pilgrim's garb.

Uriel

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According to the Judeo-Christian tradition, Uriel is one of the seven archangels, whose name means "fire of God" or "God is my light." Due to this, it is usual that he is represented surrounded by rays of light or stars around him.

In both Jewish and Christian scriptures, Uriel fulfills certain roles throughout history: he guides Abraham to mark the houses of the Hebrews during the plagues of Egypt, he is the one who intervenes in the upbringing of John the Baptist, he is the protector of the gates of Eden, and who buried Adam and Abel.

Likewise, it is believed that he will be in charge of opening the gates of Hell in the End Times, after the Final Judgment.

Azrael

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This entity is understood to be the angel of death, both for Jews and Muslims. He is then in charge of taking the souls so that they can be judged. Likewise, he complies with the direct orders he receives from God.

Raguel

Whose name means "friend of God" and / or "desire of God", is one of the main angels in Judaism and Islam, and although it appears a few times in the Bible, some authors conclude its presence in references located in Genesis, Hebrews and the Apocalypse.

It is estimated that Raguel is the figure in charge of watching over the fulfillment of the functions and responsibilities of the angels in Heaven, in order to keep the place as pure, uncorrupted and close to the divine designs of God.

In fact, he keeps a record of the mistakes that other angels have made so that they receive the corresponding punishment. Instead, for the Final Judgment, he will be the one to impose the sentence on the wicked and cruel of heart, whether human or not.

Sariel

One of Sariel's main functions is to monitor the behavior of humans on Earth in order to bring their causes before God. Therefore, it is an angel who watches over whether or not humanity falls into injustice.

On the other hand, according to some Judaic writings, Sariel is associated with the Last Judgment as "Suriel the Trumpeter" or "Suriel as the Angel of Death".

Remiel

Remiel is also considered one of the main archangels of Heaven, whose main function, according to the Bible, is to resurrect the righteous. According to this text, Remiel will wait for the right number of souls so that they can resurrect. It is also associated with true visions and revelations.

Metatron

Although this angel is referred to in different writings, the rank in the celestial hierarchy is not exactly known, nor its origin.

Metatron is considered as the patron of children, since he was one of the guides of the Jewish people to the Promised Land. Likewise, he is seen as the head of the angels of death, since he is responsible for ensuring that souls can make their transition to the spiritual plane.

Haniel

Its etymology refers to meanings such as "the joy of God" and "the grace of God." It is also known as Hanael or Aniel, whose meanings are close to "joy" and "pleasure".

The main characteristic of Haniel is that he is linked to beauty and subtlety, so it is common to see him represented as an androgynous being, dressed in emerald green and with wide gray wings.

Jofiel

He is associated as the archangel of wisdom, constancy, understanding, and good judgment. According to the Jewish religion, he is in charge of guarding the Torah, as well as being one of Metatron's main companions.

Among other main features, it can also be noted that Jophiel is the head of the cherubs and one of the guardians of beauty, a feature that seems to be constantly named in various Judaic and Christian records.

Nuriel

He is one of the main figures in the Jewish religion and is shown as one of the main angels in Heaven, as he occupies a position in the high hierarchy alongside the archangels and Metatron.

In the same way, he is capable of transforming into an eagle, and when he does, he positions himself next to Uriel; He is in charge of a great legion of angels and due to his powers he is able to repel evil. That is why pregnant women often use their amulet as a way of protection, both for themselves and for the child they are expecting.

Jerathel

His name translates as "God over evil" or "God rules over evil." It is an angel considered of great importance, since it represents the power of God in all creation, including the dark forces that are capable of corrupting humanity.

For some experts, Jerathel is also a type of protective angel designated to care for and watch over the lives of humans.

Others

Abaddon - In the New Testament Book of Revelation, an angel named Abaddon is described as the king of an army of locusts.

Baraqiel: He was the 9th watchman of the 20 leaders of the 200 fallen angels mentioned in the Book of Enoch.

Camael: is the archangel of strength, courage and war in Christian and Jewish mythology and angelology.

Daniel: is the seventh angel cited of the 20 watchful leaders of the 200 angels in the Book of Enoch.

Sandalphon - is an archangel in Jewish and Christian writings and an angel in Islam. It figures prominently in the literary mystical traditions of Rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity, especially the Midrash, the Talmud, and Kabbalah.

Temeluchus: He is the leader of the tartaruchi, the main angel of torment (and possibly Satan himself), according to the extra-canonical Apocalypse of Paul.

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References

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2. Jofiel. (sf). On Wikipedia. Retrieved: February 8, 2019. In Wikipedia at es.wikipedia.org.
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7. Remiel. (sf). On Wikipedia. Retrieved: February 8, 2019. In Wikipedia at es.wikipedia.org.
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9. Uriel. (sf). On Wikipedia. Retrieved: February 8, 2019. In Wikipedia at es.wikipedia.org.