Name Decoder - Angels' Names

Raffe from Angelfall by Susan Ee



meaning: A usually triangular topsail set above a square lower sail.

Raziel from The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare



meaning: Raziel as a boy's name is of Aramaic origin, and the meaning of Raziel is "the Lord is my secret".

















Daniel Grigori from Fallen by Lauren Kate



meaning: From the Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge". 

















Christian Prescott from Unearthly by Cynthia Hand



meaning: From the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian". In England it has been in use since the Middle Ages, during which time it was used by both males and females, but it did not become common until the 17th century.










Gabriel from Halo by Alexandra Adornetto



meaning: From the Hebrew name meaning "strong man of God". Gabriel was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition. This name has been used occasionally in England since the 12th century. It was not common in the English-speaking world until the end of the 20th century.