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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. Monty79%
  2. Curtiss78%
  3. Lenny77%
  4. Cornell76%
  5. Lonny76%
  6. Glynn75%
  7. Tod75%
  8. Lyndon74%
  9. Wally74%
  10. Cliff73%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Elvis47%
  3. Felton51%
  4. Ernie51%
  5. Denis53%
  6. Kennith53%
  7. Denny53%
  8. Linwood54%
  9. Rogers55%
  10. Lawerence55%

Love potential for Rel

Bottom 10

  1. Vince42%
  2. Fritz42%
  3. Williams42%
  4. Dirk42%
  5. Hal42%
  6. Ike42%
  7. Denis42%
  8. Stanford42%
  9. Al42%
  10. Tod42%

Professional potential for Rel

Bottom 10

  1. Fritz42%
  2. Garth42%
  3. Dino42%
  4. Chet42%
  5. Rusty42%
  6. Al42%
  7. Dickie42%
  8. Wally42%
  9. Berry42%
  10. Lenny42%

Crush potential for Rel

Top 10

  1. Lenny87%
  2. Lonny86%
  3. Robby82%
  4. Monty82%
  5. Eddy82%
  6. Elvis82%
  7. Dino78%
  8. Richie77%
  9. Ronny76%
  10. Wally75%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Linwood44%
  3. Phil46%
  4. Denny46%
  5. Denis46%
  6. Hal46%
  7. Ernie47%
  8. Rogers48%
  9. Lawerence48%
  10. Kennith49%
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