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Updated May 24, 2023

Boy name origins & meanings

Hebrew; helped, strengthened by God

How Popular Is The Name Azael

Family name origins & meanings

In the Hebrew Bible, Azazel is a leader of rebellious angels, as seen in the Book of Enoch. He leads the pre-Flood civilizations of men. In Christianity, the name Azael often refers to a "scapegoat."

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