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Rel

Unisex Name day: October 1 In French: Arielle
Rel is a short form of Ariel: on birth records it is written Ariel (92,150 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ariel page. Also a short form of Darrel, Terrel, Harrell.
Origin: Hebrew (biblical). Meaning: Lion of God.
From Hebrew Ari'el (אֲרִיאֵל), combining ari ('lion') and El ('God'), used in Isaiah as a poetic name for Jerusalem.

Name day for Rel

October 1

Why this day? Rel is a short form of Ariel, and shares its name day.

Rel is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Argentina on October 1.

The story of the name Rel

Rel is a short form of Ariel. It keeps its origin (Hebrew (biblical)) and meaning — lion of God, and shares its name day, October 1.

On birth records, Rel is rarely written as such: the Rels are Ariels (92,150 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ariel page. Rel is also a short form of Darrel, Terrel, Harrell.

Frequently asked questions about Rel

What does Rel mean?

Rel is a short form of Ariel, which means lion of God.

When is Rel's name day?

October 1, together with Ariel: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rel a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ariel.

Rel's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 9/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 4/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Rel

Top 10

  1. Lana96%
  2. Belinda92%
  3. Lorie88%
  4. Lucinda87%
  5. Lou87%
  6. Robyn86%
  7. Daphne85%
  8. Leann84%
  9. Rosalyn84%
  10. Gwen83%

Love potential for Rel

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Joni42%
  4. Pam42%
  5. Dianna42%
  6. Jayne42%
  7. Trudy47%
  8. Deloris47%
  9. Teri47%
  10. Therese47%

Professional potential for Rel

Top 10

  1. Betsy71%
  2. Debora66%
  3. Marianne64%
  4. Jeri64%
  5. Shelia62%
  6. Patty61%
  7. Patti61%
  8. Laurel59%
  9. Susanne59%
  10. Polly58%

Bottom 10

  1. Mona42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Tammie42%
  5. Shelley42%
  6. Margo42%
  7. Lou42%
  8. Bernadette42%
  9. Sherrie42%
  10. Shelly42%

Crush potential for Rel

Top 10

  1. Belinda96%
  2. Lana96%
  3. Pam94%
  4. Gayle93%
  5. Daphne93%
  6. Cheri93%
  7. Lorie91%
  8. Lucinda91%
  9. Lou89%
  10. Leann89%
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