Jahiel

Jahiel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of Jehiel (also spelled Jehuel or Jeiel) formed from the elements Yahweh and el, and is commonly interpreted to mean “Yahweh lives” or “God lives.” The name reflects a traditional Hebrew practice of combining the divine name with a reference to God.

In the Hebrew Bible, forms of the name Jehiel appear as the names of several individuals, including priests and tribal leaders, and are found in genealogical lists. The form Jahiel is a later transliteration that appears in Jewish and Christian traditions, illustrating how the name has carried through to later religious literature and practice.

Modern usage of Jahiel and its variants is primarily within Jewish communities, though related forms are encountered in Christian contexts and in diaspora populations where Hebrew-derived names are preserved. Spelling and pronunciation vary by language and region, with common variants including Jehiel and Jeiel, in addition to Jahiel.

See also Jehiel, a related name with the same etymology and broader historical usage.