arieh

Arieh is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word אריה, meaning "lion." It is widely used in Israel and among Jewish communities around the world. The name has several transliterations, including Aryeh, Arye, Arie, and Ari, with Arieh being a common form in contemporary Hebrew-speaking contexts. In biblical and traditional usage, the root refers to the lion, a symbol of strength and majesty.

Notable bearers of the name include Arieh Warshel (born 1940), an Israeli-American theoretical chemist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2013 for developing computational modeling methods that illuminate chemical processes. Another is Arieh Sharon (1909–1984), an Israeli architect and urban planner noted for his role in the development of modernist architecture and planning in early Israeli cities.

The name remains in use today, particularly in Israel and among Jewish communities abroad. Its enduring appeal is tied to the lion symbolism in Jewish history and literature, conveying qualities such as courage and leadership. The various spellings reflect transliteration choices from Hebrew to Latin script and regional naming conventions.