Jaliel

Jaliel is the name of an angelic figure that appears in a range of Jewish, Christian, and occult traditions. Because Jaliel is not part of the canonical scriptures in most traditions, the character’s identity and duties vary by source. In different texts, the name is sometimes rendered as Jahiel, Jahielel, Jahliel, or Jaleel, reflecting transliteration differences from Hebrew and related languages.

Attributions to Jaliel differ across sources. Some lists present Jaliel as a high-ranking celestial being associated with contemplation, insight, or the divine presence. In other accounts, the figure is described as a guardian or steward responsible for celestial knowledge or divine truths. Yet in other traditions, Jaliel appears as a lesser angel with more limited authority. The lack of a single authoritative tradition means that Jaliel’s role is not consistently defined.

Historically, Jaliel’s appearance is most common in medieval and post-medieval grimoires and in later medieval and early modern angelologies. Because sources diverge, modern scholars often treat Jaliel as an example of how angel names function within and across traditions rather than as a single, verifiable entity.

In contemporary culture, Jaliel has appeared in some fantasy works, role-playing games, and occult writings, where the figure is depicted in ways that align with the source material—frequently connected to wisdom, perception, or communication with higher realms. As with other named angels, interpretations of Jaliel depend on the specific tradition or text in which the name occurs.