Moriel

Moriel Meaning & Origin

About Moriel
The surname Moriel is of Hebrew origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Hebrew word "mor," meaning "myrrh," which is a fragrant resin used in ancient times. Another possibility is that it is derived from the Hebrew word "morah," meaning "teacher" or "instructor." Therefore, the surname Moriel could be associated with someone who worked with myrrh or had a connection to teaching or instructing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Moriel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Moriel: 419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,999
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moriel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Moriel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R IY0 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/moriel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moriel in Braille

Here's how to represent Moriel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Moriel in braille

How to sign the name Moriel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Moriel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Moriel in sign language

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