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Name Origin

Uriel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my light.' It is traditionally associated with an archangel in Jewish and Christian angelology.

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Famous People

Uriel Weinreich (1898-1967)

Linguist

  • Pioneering work in Yiddish linguistics and lexicography
  • Authored the influential 'Modern Yiddish Grammar'

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