List of angels in theology explained

This is a list of angels in religion, theology, astrology and magic, including both specific angels (e.g., Gabriel) and types of angels (e.g., seraphim).

List

Name Alternate NamesReligion(s)TypeDomain(s)
AbaturAbatur Rama, Abatur Muzania, Ancient of Days, Third Life, Yawar, Bhaq ZiwaMandaeismUthraFather of the Uthras
AbaddonApollyonJudaism, Christianity, IslamThrones, Watcher, ArchangelLord of the bottomless pit
AdathanMandaeismUthraGuardian of the "first river", stands at the Gate of Life
AdrielAdvachielChristianity, JudaismGuardian Angel, Archangel My help is God, of God's flock, Angel of Sagittarius
AgielZazelChristianity, Judaism, IslamArchangel, SeraphThe Intelligence Angels of all kinds, Guardian Angel of Saturn
AnanielChristianityWatcherStorm of God, Angel of water, guard of the gates of the South Wind[1]
AnushMandaeismUthraTeacher of John the Baptist, miracle worker in Jerusalem
ArakielAraciel, Arakiba, Araqael, Araqiel, Aretstikapha, Arkas, Arkiel, Arqael, SarquaelChristianity, JudaismWatcher, Archangel Earth of God
AzarielJudaismAngel of rivers, waters of the earth
ArielChristianity, JudaismArchangelLioness of God, Angel of nature elements
ArmarosArmoni, ArmonielChristianity, JudaismWatcherAngel of deceit
Artiya'ilIslamRemoves human grief, sadness and anxiety
AsbeelChristianityFallen angel, WatcherAngel of destruction
AzazelAzazil (Arabic), Lucifer (Christianity),sometimes identified with Samael (Judaism)Christianity, Islam, Judaism, YazdânismArchangel, Cherub, Watcher, Ancestor of All-Jinns, Al-Wazrul Jannah.(Domains of Samael may also apply to)
AzraelMalʾak al-Mawt (Arabic)Islam, Early ChristianityThe DeathPsychopomp
Christianity, JudaismArchangel, chief of the guardian angelsGuardian Angels
BaraqielBaraqel, BaraqijalChristianity, JudaismWatcher, Archangel Thunderstorm/Lightning
BarbielBarbuel, BarubielChristianity, JudaismArchangel, chief of the Fallen AngelThunderstorm/Lightning
BeburosChristianity, Judaism, IslamArchangelAngel of the end of Earth
Bene Elohim (type)Sons of GodChristianity, Judaism(type)
BezalielChristianity, JudaismWatcher
Bihram RabbaMandaeismUthraPresides over the masbuta, or baptism ritual
CamaelCameel, Camiel, Caniel, Kamael, Kemuel, KhamaelChristianity, JudaismArchangel, leader of the Powers, one of the DominionsStrength, Courage, Compassion
CambielCafziel, Cafzyel, CaphzielArchangel, one of the PrincipalitiesTransformation, Metaphysics and a guardian Angel with a watcher named Tamiel
Cassael, Casziel, KasielChristianity, Islam, JudaismArchangelSolitude, Tears
Chalkydri (type)KalkydraChristianity, Judaism(type)Carriers of the Sun's heat[2]
ChamuelQafsiel, Qaphsiel, Qaspiel, Qephetzial, QuaphsielOrthodox Christianity, Islam, ChristianityArchangel Serenity and Devotion
ChazaqielChristianity, JudaismWatcher
Cherubim (type)[3] Christianity, Islam, Judaism(type)
DadrailIslam,[4] YazdânismArchangel (in Yazdanism)
DanielChristianity, JudaismWatcher
DaveithaiSethianismLuminary
Dominions (type)KyriotetesChristianity, Judaism(type)Governors of the movements of celestial bodies[5]
DumahIslam, JudaismSilence, the stillness of death, the wicked dead
ElelethSethianismLuminary
Etinsib ZiwaMandaeismUthra
GabrielJibreel (Arabic), sometimes Melek TausChristianity, Islam, Judaism, Yazdânism, YazidismArchangel, Cherubim, one of the SeraphimMessenger, General of Military, Leader of All-Angels (in Islam), Destruction (in Judaism), God's Right Hand, Ruhul Quddus (in Islam), Ruhul Amin (in Islam), Seven Mysteries (Yazidism)
GadreelGadriel, GadrelChristianity, JudaismCherubim, Watcher
Gamaliel Christianity, JudaismCherubim, Archangel Angel of protection and strength, Angel of Cherubs, "recompense of God"
GubranGubran UthraMandaeismUthraHelps Nbaṭ lead a rebellion against Yushamin and his 21 sons
HadranielHadrianielGnosticism, JudaismGatekeeper of the Second Heavenly Gate[6]
HahasiahChristianity, JudaismPrincipality
Hamalat al-Arsh (type)Bearers of the ThroneIslam(type)Bearing the throne of God
HamalielChristianity, JudaismArchangel, leader of the Powers along with Archangel Gabriel as the subordinate Angel of Birth, Household and Harvest
Ancient Mesopotamian religionAngel of the god Baal Hadad"Grace of Baal" or "Baal is Gracious"
HanielAnael, Aniel, HanaelChristianity, JudaismArchangel, leader of the Principalities along with Archangel NetzachThe Sephirah Netzach
HarmozelSethianismLuminary
HarutIslamAngelSorcery
Hashmal[7] Christianity, JudaismDominions
Hibil ZiwaYawar HibilMandaeismUthraConquers the World of Darkness
HofnielJudaismArchangel
HutrielChristianity, JudaismAngel of Punishment"Rod of God"
IeshimIslam, Judaism, ChristianityAngel of God, Fallen angel
ImamiahChristianity, JudaismPrincipality
IsrafilIsrafel, Raphael (often associated)IslamArchangelSignals the beginning of the Day of Judgment by blowing a horn three times
JegudielJehudiel, JhudielChristianityArchangelResponsibility and merciful love
Jehoel[8] YahoelChristianity, JudaismSeraphRestraining Leviathan,[9] Fire[10]
Jequn[11] Yekun, Yaqum, YeqonChristianity, Islam, Judaism
JerahmeelEremielChristianity, JudaismArchangel
JophielIophiel, Iofiel, Jofiel, Yofiel, Youfiel, Zophiel, Zuriel, DinaChristianity, JudaismArchangelWisdom, Understanding, and Judgment, Metatron's companion[12]
Kadkadael Yazdânism, Hinduism, Orthodox IslamArchangel, Guardian angelOne of heaven's guardian angel who followed the gatekeeper
Kalka'ilIslamFifth heaven
KepharelJudaismArchangel
KerubielCherubielJudaismCherub
Kiraman KatibinIslam(type)Recorders of human thoughts, acts and feelings
KokabielKabaiel, Kakabel, Kochab, Kochbiel, Kokbiel, KokhabielChristianity, JudaismWatcher
Christianity, Judaism, IslamArchangel, Thrones
KushielChristianity, JudaismAngel of Punishment "Rigid One of God"
LailahLaylah, LelielJudaismNight, Conception
MalikIslamHellfire
MacroprosopusMach(k)ielChristianity, Judaism, Orthodox ChristianityDominions, Guardian angel of the sixth heaven"God of concealed form"
MalakbelAncient Canaanite religionAngel of the god Bel"Messenger/Angel of Bel"; god of the Sun
Manda d-HayyiKnowledge of Life, YuzaṭaqMandaeismUthraMessenger to John the Baptist, bringer of manda (knowledge or gnosis) to Earth
MarfeilMandaeismUthraAppointed by Yawar Ziwa over the east to watch over Ur
MarutIslamAngelSorcery
MastemaChristianity, JudaismNaphil, angelDisasters
MatrielAncient Canaanite religion, Judaism, Orthodox Islam, Orthodox ChristiansSeraph, Archangel of the overseers throne"Angel of rain, the rainstorm bringer"
MebahiahChristianity, JudaismPrincipality
Tawûsî MelekYazidism, YarsanismArchangelLord of this World and Leader of the Heptad
Metatron[13] Mitatrush, Enoch (as human according to some)[14] Islam, Christianity, JudaismArchangel,The Celestial Scribe
MichaelMi-ka-el (Hebrew), Mikhail (Arabic), Saint Michael the ArchangelChristianity, Islam, Judaism, Yazdânism, Bahai faithArchangel, Cherubim, one of the seraph[15] Second Command of Military (in Islam), Angel of Mercy (in Islam), Leader and General of The Heavenly Host (in Judaism and Christianity); Angel of Death (in Catholicism), God's Left Hand
MitzraelChristianity, JudaismThrones, Archangel of the coastal region Internal reparation, security, intelligence
MoroniLatter Day Saint movementThe Golden Plates, Herald of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
Mu’aqqibat (type)HafazaIslam(type)
MunkarIslamAngel of DeathThe Faith of the Dead
MurielChristianityDominions[16] Administration, Patron of travellers
NakirIslamAngel of DeathThe Faith of the Dead
NanaelPrincipality
NbatNbaṭ Rba, Nbaṭ ZiwaMandaeismUthraKing of Air, first great Radiance
NetzachChristianity, Judaism Leader of the Principalities along with Archangel HanielEternity
NidbaiMandaeismUthraGuardian spirit of the heavenly yardena (river) in the World of Light
NithaelChristianity, Judaism Principality
NsabNṣab Rba, Nṣab ZiwaMandaeismUthraSon of Yushamin; admonishes his father Yushamin over his rebellion
NurielJudaismHailstorms
Ophans (type)Ophanim (plural), galgalim (plural), sometimes identified as ThronesChristianity, Judaism(type)Wheels of the Heavenly Chariot (Merkabah)
OphanielOfanielChristianity, JudaismCherubim; sometimes listed as one of the Thrones
OroiaelSethianismLuminary[17]
PahaliahChristianityThronesVirtuosity
PenemueChristianity, JudaismWatcher
PhanuelChristianity, JudaismArchangelRepentance and hope
Powers (type)AuthoritiesChristianity, Judaism(type)
PoyelChristianity, JudaismPrincipality
PravuilJudaismArchangel, recording angelGod's scribe and record-keeper
Principalities (type)Christianity, Judaism(type)
PtahilFourth Life, GabrielMandaeismUthraCreator of the material world
PurielPyriel, Puruel, Pusiel, Pyruel, PurelJudaismExamines the souls of those brought to heaven
RaduerielJudaismHeavenly treasuries of the books[18]
RaguelAkrasiel, Raguil, Rakul, Raquel, Rasuil, Reuel, RufaelChristianity, Islam, JudaismArchangelAngel of Justice
RamielRemielChristianity, JudaismArchangel, WatcherAngel of divine visions and guiding of souls to heaven
RaphaelIsrafil (Arabic, often associated), LibbielChristianity, Islam, Judaism, YazdânismArchangel, Seraph, leader of the VirtuesAll manners of healing (Christianity)
RazielJudaismArchangelKeeper of Secrets
Recording angels(type)Record-keepers
RikbielChristianity, JudaismCherub
SabrielJudaismArchangelMiracles
SachielChristianity, JudaismArchangel, CherubWealth and Charity
SahaquielJudaismArchangelGuardian of the fourth heaven
Sam ZiwaSam Mana SmiraMandaeismUthra
SamaelSatan (Judaism), sometimes identified with AzazelChristianity, JudaismArchangel, Angel of Death, Fallen AngelDeath and fetching souls
SamyazaSemyazaJudaism, ManichaeismWatcherLeader of the Watchers
SandalphonElijah (as human, according to some)[19] Christianity, Islam, JudaismArchangelProtector of unborn children (some sources: "twin brother" of Metatron)
SarathielChristianityArchangelDiscipline and Penance
SarielSarakiel, Saraqael, Sauriel, Seriel, Souriel, Suriel, Suriyel, Suruel, SurufelChristianity, Islam, Judaism, GnosticismArchangel, Watcher (according to some)
SatanLucifer (Christianity),(the) Devil (Christianity),Beelzebub, sometimes identified as Samael (Judaism), Azazil/Iblis (Islam)Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Baháʼí FaithFallen Angel, ArchdemonEnemy of Jesus, lies, temptation, the Dragon, the ruler of demons (Christianity), Symbol of the lower nature of men (Baháʼí Faith)
SaureilṢaureil Qmamir ZiwaMandaeismUthraAngel of Death
SchemhampharaeChristianity, JudaismA list of 72 angels of the 9 choir orders, with esoteric meaning related to the names of God
SelaphielSealtiel, SelatielChristianityArchangelPatron saint of prayer and worship
Seraph (type)Seraphim (plural)Christianity, Islam, Judaism(type)
Seraphiel[20] Christianity, JudaismSeraphProtector of Metatron, chief of seraphim
ShamnailYazdânismArchangel
ShamsielSamsapeel, Shamshel, Shamshiel, ShashielChristianity, JudaismWatcher
SheetilMandaeismUthraTeacher of John the Baptist, revealer of Mandaeism
ShihlunMandaeismUthraOpposition to the creation of the material world by Ptahil and his assistant uthras[21]
ShilmaiMandaeismUthraGuardian spirit of the heavenly river Piriawis in the World of Light
Simat HayyiMandaeismUthraTreasure of Life; wife of Yawar Ziwa
Song-Uttering Choirs (type)Judaism(type)Multiple domains, as they are composed of multiple orders
TamielKasdaye, Kasdeja, KasyadeChristianity, JudaismWatcher, Fallen angel
TarwanTarwan-NhuraMandaeismUthra
TemeluchusTemelouchus, TemlakosChristianityCare taking of dead children killed by their parents
Tennin (type)Japanese Buddhism
Thrones (type)Sometimes identified as OphanimChristianity, Judaism(type)
TurailYazdânismArchangel
TurielChristianity, JudaismWatcher
UrfeilMandaeismUthraAppointed by Yawar Ziwa over the east to watch over Ur
UrielChristianity, JudaismArchangel, seraph[22] "El/God is my light"; patron of the Arts
UzielJudaismArchangel
Vasiariah[23] Christianity, JudaismDominions
VehuelChristianity, JudaismPrincipality
Verchiel Christianity, Judaism, IslamArchangel, Leader of Principalities"Power of God"; Archangel of pride, grace and beauty
Virtues (type)Christianity, Judaism(type)Controlling the elements.
Watcher (type)GrigoriChristianity, Judaism(type)Various
WormwoodChristianitywar
YadathanMandaeismUthraGuardian of the "first river", stands at the Gate of Life
YarhibolAncient Canaanite religionAngel of the god Baal HadadSprings
Yawar ZiwaYawar Kasia, Yawar RabbaMandaeismUthraPersonification of light
YomielJomjael, YomyaelChristianity, JudaismWatcher
Yufin-YufafinMandaeismUthra
YukabarYukabar-Kušṭa, Yukabar-ZiwaMandaeismUthraHelps Nbaṭ fight a rebellion against Yushamin
YukašarYukašar-KanaMandaeismUthraSource of Radiance, portrayed as the son of Ptahil
YurbaShamish, Adonai,[24] Yorabba[25] MandaeismUthraThe fighter; often mentioned as engaging in conversation with Ruha
YushaminSecond LifeMandaeismUthraPrimal uthra
Zachariel[26] Zahariel, Zerachiel, SaraqaelChristianityArchangel
Hesediel, Tzadkiel, Zadakiel, Zadchial, Zedekiel, ZedekulChristianity, JudaismArchangel, leader of the Dominions"Righteousness of God"; archangel of freedom, benevolence, mercy, and the Patron Angel of all who forgive
ZagagelZathael, Nathanel, AkatrielJudeo Christian, Judaism, YazdânismArchangel, eastern leader of the Dominions"Crown of God"; archangel of messenger, protection, guardians, and the patron Angel of valor and bravery.
ZaphkielTzaphkiel, Tzaphqiel, Zaphchial, Zaphiel, Zelel, Zadkiel (sometimes)Christianity, JudaismArchangel, leader of the ThronesName means "God's knowledge"
ZaqielZavebeChristianity, JudaismWatcher
ZephanielJudaismArchangelChief of the Ishim[27]
ZephonJudaism Tiphereth[28]
ZihrunZihrun-Uthra, Yusmir-Kana, Zihrun-ŠašlamielMandaeismUthraUthra of radiance, light, and glory [29]
ZurielChristianity, Judaism, IslamArchangel, leader of the VirtuesGuardian angel of the forest and nature

Notes and References

  1. Davidson, Gustav, A Dictionary of Angels, New York: The Free Press, 1971.
  2. Rutherford H. Platt, Jr. (1926) The Forgotten Books of Eden Jazzybee Verlag, 2012, Entry: The Book of the Secrets of Enoch chapter XII, www.sacred-texts.com, accessed 18 November 2023
  3. These beings are not always considered as angels.
  4. Web site: Angels B, C, D, E (#D). hafapea.com. 2011-10-12. 2020-02-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200219094348/http://www.hafapea.com:80/angelpages/angels2.html. dead.
  5. Web site: Kasten . Patricia . 2013-12-09 . The angels in charge of nature . The Compass . Diocese of Green Bay . en-US.
  6. Davidson, Gustav (1967), A Dictionary of Angels, Including The Fallen Angels, p. 132, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 66-19757
  7. Web site: Angels F, G, H, I, J (#H) . hafapea.com . 2016-08-18 . 2020-01-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200117042100/http://hafapea.com/angelpages/angelsmenuFtoK.html#H . dead.
  8. Web site: Angels F, G, H, I, J (Jehoel). hafapea.com. 2016-08-18. 2020-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728120728/http://www.hafapea.com/angelpages/angels3.html. dead.
  9. Book: Apocalypse of Abraham . 10:10–14.
  10. Book: Berith Menucha.
  11. Book: Supernatural Religion: An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation . 103 . Cassels . Walter Richard . 1874.
  12. Book: Davidson, Gustav . A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels . 1971 . Free Press . 978-0-02-907050-5 . en.
  13. Web site: Angels K, L, M, N, O (Metatron). hafapea.com. 2016-08-18. 2019-09-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20190927085230/http://hafapea.com/angelpages/angels4.html. dead.
  14. Web site: Targum Jonathan on Genesis 5:24 . 2024-05-27 . www.sefaria.org.
  15. Web site: Angels K, L, M, N, O (Michael). hafapea.com. 2016-08-18. 2020-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728150042/http://www.hafapea.com/angelpages/angels4.html . dead.
  16. Web site: AngelsmenuLtoR (#M). hafapea.com. 2016-08-18. 2020-02-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200218105615/http://hafapea.com/angelpages/angelsmenuLtoR.html#M. dead.
  17. Book: Marvin Meyer. Willis Barnstone. The Gnostic Bible. Shambhala. The Secret Book of John. June 30, 2009. 2022-02-14.
  18. Book: . Chapter 27.
  19. Book: Davidson, Gustav . A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels . 1971 . Free Press . 978-0-02-907050-5 . en.
  20. Web site: Angels S, T, U (Seraphiel). hafapea.com. 2016-08-18. 2021-01-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125041527/http://hafapea.com/angelpages/angels6.html/#seraphiel. dead.
  21. Book: . Book of John.
  22. Web site: The Seraphim – Archangel Uriel . Van de Passe I . Crispijn . Van de Passe family . colonialart.org . 25 June 2019.
  23. Web site: AngelsmenuStoZ (#V). hafapea.com. 2016-08-18. 2020-01-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20200116144632/http://hafapea.com/angelpages/angelsmenuStoZ.html#V. dead.
  24. Book: Right Ginza . Book 18.
  25. Book: Gelbert, Carlos . The Mandaeans and the Christians in the time of Jesus Christ: enemies from the first days of the church . Living Water Books . 2013 . 978-0-9580346-4-7 . Fairfield, N.S.W. . 853508149.
  26. Web site: AngelsmenuStoZ (#Z). hafapea.com. 2016-08-18. 2020-01-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20200116144632/http://hafapea.com/angelpages/angelsmenuStoZ.html#Z. dead.
  27. Book: Masseket Azilut.
  28. Book: Isaac ha-Cohen of Soria . Treatise on the Left Emanation.
  29. [Qulasta]