Tzuriel

צוּרִיאֵל

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: God is my rock

• Tzuriel appears in the Book of Numbers as the name of a Levite chieftain who was entrusted with transporting the sacred Tabernacle through the wilderness — a role that required both devotion and steady leadership. The name means "God is my rock," and it has also gained popularity as a Hebrew equivalent for the English name Charles, giving it a practical dimension for families looking to honor relatives.

  For parents who love angelic names like Raphael and Gabriel but want to venture beyond the usual roster, this is a compelling option. The lyrical el ending balances beautifully with the anchoring meaning, and the Charles connection makes it a clever way to honor an English-named relative with full Hebrew authenticity. Ancient, fresh, and built on solid rock — literally.

• Alternate Spellings: Tsuriel, Zuriel
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Keturah
  ,
  Yehudit
  ,
  Yogev
  ,
  Binyamin
• Theme: God