Oriel

A common name for both boys and girls, the meaning of Oriel is 'golden'. When given as a name, it means 'angel of destiny'. A variant of Auriel in Hebrew, Oriel was the archangel of Earth, who is invoked as the guardian and representative of the Earth. According to Hebrew culture, this name means 'light of God'. In Wiktionary, Oriel is used to refer 'a small apartment next to a hall, used for dining'. As a name, it also means 'a bird'. Oriel is an abbreviation for 'Online Research Information Environment for the Life Sciences'. This name was also taken upon as a pen name by Lady Auriel Rosemary Malet Vaugham, a renowned author. Along with being a popular first name, Oriel is also a preferred surname choice.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

golden

Origin

Latin

Numerology

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.

I is for ideals, no higher!

E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!

L is for luster, your shine.

Lucky

Oriel lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Oriel in Pop Culture

• Celia character in the video game "Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life"
• Celia daughter of Dr. Facilier in Disney's "Descendants 3"
• "Celestina " novel by Charlotte Turner Smith and its main character
• Oriel College Oxford (which takes its name from Latin oriolum = "gallery, porch")
• Oriel Lamb character in "Cloudstreet" by Tim Winton