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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.

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Friendship potential for Rel

Love potential for Rel

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Heath42%
  3. Jermaine42%
  4. Vance42%
  5. Damon42%
  6. Shaun42%
  7. Wade43%
  8. Marlon44%
  9. Clifton44%
  10. Cornelius45%

Professional potential for Rel

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Damon46%
  3. Darrin47%
  4. Geoffrey49%
  5. Heath50%
  6. Marlon50%
  7. Roderick50%
  8. Wade51%
  9. Tyrone51%
  10. Jermaine52%

Crush potential for Rel

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