Theophoric name

A theophoric name includes a divine name or an element meaning “god”. Examples discussed in the article include MichaelMichael / MīkālTheophoric name asking who is like God; borne by humans and a heavenly figure in Daniel. It establishes no former Canaanite deity.Glossary · Click to read the explanation, GabrielGabriel / JibrīlName joining El with an element involving man or strength; interpreter in Daniel, messenger in Luke, named Jibrīl in the Qurʾan.Glossary · Click to read the explanation, RaphaelRaphael / RephaelTheophoric name from healing and El; human Rephael in Chronicles and angel Raphael in Tobit. Distinct from Israfil, whose etymology is a separate question.Glossary · Click to read the explanation, UrielUrielName joining El to an element interpreted as light or fire; human in Chronicles, heavenly figure in Enoch. No Ugaritic divine origin established.Glossary · Click to read the explanation, Daniel and Ishmael. Such names can preserve a prayer or short religious statement. Their exact form and context must be studied: a divine element does not mean that the bearer was considered a god. ^{[1] [2]}