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Remiel

Remiel is a name found in Jewish and Christian apocryphal literature as well as in modern popular culture. In religious texts, Remiel (also rendered Ramiel or Jeremiel in some traditions) is associated with archangelic roles, particularly those connected with mercy, visions, and the interpretation of dreams. The exact identity and functions of Remiel vary by source. In some traditions, Remiel is listed among archangels or high-ranking angels who oversee human destiny, while in others he is described as an angel who records the deeds of humans or who reveals prophetic visions. The etymology is debated; the name is generally considered to be of Hebrew origin, with transliterations including Remiel, Ramiel, and Jeremiel. Proposed meanings include "thunder of God," "mercy of God," or related phrases, but there is no single universally accepted rendering.

In popular culture, Remiel has been used as a character name in various works of fiction, reflecting

the
persistence
of
archangelic
names
in
modern
media.
For
example,
the
name
appears
in
television,
film,
and
games,
where
such
figures
are
typically
depicted
as
celestial
beings
with
roles
tied
to
divine
judgment,
guidance,
or
revelation.
See
also
list
of
archangels
and
angelic
hierarchies.