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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. Melba93%
  2. Celia88%
  3. Sondra87%
  4. Flora85%
  5. Merle84%
  6. Effie84%
  7. Fay83%
  8. Virgil83%
  9. Garland82%
  10. Sallie82%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Johnie42%
  3. Junior42%
  4. Ramona42%
  5. Conrad42%
  6. Lola42%
  7. Inez42%
  8. Elbert43%
  9. Bernadine44%
  10. Willard44%

Love potential for Rel

Bottom 10

  1. Woodrow42%
  2. Cleo42%
  3. Jerald42%
  4. Alton42%
  5. Olga42%
  6. Alberta42%
  7. Iva42%
  8. Hubert42%
  9. Will42%
  10. Luther42%

Professional potential for Rel

Bottom 10

  1. Mable42%
  2. Jess42%
  3. Dixie42%
  4. Junior42%
  5. Faye42%
  6. Imogene42%
  7. Fay42%
  8. Winnie42%
  9. Rhoda42%
  10. Lizzie42%

Crush potential for Rel

Top 10

  1. Melba94%
  2. Celia93%
  3. Flora90%
  4. Lottie88%
  5. Estella88%
  6. Jewel87%
  7. Bennie87%
  8. Effie87%
  9. Rufus86%
  10. Estelle85%
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