Azriela is a feminine form of Azriel, from Hebrew meaning "God is my help."
Azriela is the feminine form of Azriel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my help' or 'God is my strength,' constructed from the elements *עֶזְרָא* (Ezra, help) and *אֵל* (El, God). Azriel appears in the Hebrew Bible, most notably in the book of Chronicles as the name of several figures among the tribes of Manasseh and Naphtali, grounding the name in deep scriptural antiquity. In Jewish mystical tradition, Azriel of Gerona was a significant 13th-century Kabbalist whose commentaries on the prayers remain studied today.
The name carries additional resonance in Islamic and some Christian traditions through its association with Azrael — the angel of death, whose name shares the same root. In Jewish and Islamic angelology, Azrael is understood as a figure of tremendous compassion, charged with guiding souls between worlds. The feminine form Azriela sidesteps this heavier association while preserving the root's sense of divine assistance and strength, making it feel both powerful and tender.
Azriela is rare in the English-speaking world, occupying a space where ancient Hebrew naming tradition meets modern appetite for distinctive, meaning-laden names. It has a natural elegance — the four syllables land with musical authority — and it fits comfortably alongside other revived biblical feminines like Azalea, Ariela, and Ezra (increasingly used for girls). Parents drawn to Azriela typically seek a name that carries genuine spiritual weight without belonging to any single denomination's canon.