List of angels in theology

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Archangel Michael defeating the Archdemon Satan.

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).

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Groups

Hierarchical Groups
NameAlternate NamesRole(s)/Domain(s)Religion(s)
Chayot Ha Kodesh Chayot, Living creaturesA notable group in the hierarchy of angels (1st in the Mishneh Torah and Reshit Chochmah, 4th in the Zohar) (Judaism)

Holders of the firmament

Judaism, Christianity
Ophanim [note 1] Ophanim (plural), Galgalim (plural), sometimes identified as Thrones A notable group in the hierarchy of angels (2nd in the Mishneh Torah and Maseket Atzilut and Reshit Chochmah, 5th in the Zohar, 9th in the Berit Menuchah) (Judaism)

Wheels of the Heavenly Chariot (Merkabah)

Judaism, Christianity
Thrones Sometimes identified as Ophanim Judaism, Christianity
Erelim Valiant OnesA notable group in the hierarchy of angels (1st among the ten orders of angels in the Berit Menuchah, 2nd in the Zohar, 3rd in the Mishneh Torah, and 10th in the Maseket Azilut.) (Judaism)
Appear in moments of death and national tragedy
Judaism
Hashmal [1] 'Amber', Sometimes identified as Dominions A notable group in the hierarchy of angels (4th in the Mishneh Torah, 5th in the Berit Menuchah, 6th in the Zohar, 7th in the Maseket Atzilut and Reshit Chochmah) (Judaism) Judaism, Christianity
Dominions KyriotetesGovernors of the movements of celestial bodies [2] Judaism, Christianity
Seraph [note 1] Seraphim (plural)A notable group in the hierarchy of angels (1st in the Maseket Atzilut, 3rd in the Zohar and Reshit Chochmah, 5th in the Mishneh Torah, 10th in the Berit Menuchah) (Judaism) Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Malak Malakim (plural)A notable group in the hierarchy of angels (1st in the Zohar, 4th in the Berit Menuchah, 6th in the Mishneh Torah, 8th in the Maseket Atzilut, 9th in the Reshit Chochmah) (Judaism)
Messenger angels
Judaism
Elohim Deities, godly beings who are not the Supreme GodA notable group in the hierarchy of angels (7th in the Mishneh Torah, 8th in the Zohar) (Judaism)Judaism
Bene Elohim Sons of GodA notable group in the hierarchy of angels (3rd in the Berit Menuchah, 8th in the Mishneh Torah, and 9th in the Zohar and Maseket Atzilut) (Judaism)Judaism, Christianity
Cherub [note 1] Cherubim (plural)A notable group in the hierarchy of angels (3rd in the Maseket Atzilut, 4th in the Reshit Chochmah, 8th in the Berit Menuchah, 9th in the Mishneh Torah) (Judaism) Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Ishim Man-like angelsA notable group in the hierarchy of angels (2th in the Berit Menuchah, 6th in the Maseket Atzilut, 10th in the Zohar and Mishneh Torah and Reshit Chochmah) (Judaism)

Lowly angels which are assigned to speak with the mortal prophets and appear to them in visions.

Judaism
Powers AuthoritiesThe angels who have power over evil to keep balance and order.Judaism, Christianity
Virtues The angel who assist and give miracles. They govern elements and strengthen relation to God.

The conduit of spirits (in gnosticism). They transmit divine energy empowering souls to face over challenges.

Judaism, Christianity
Principalities Princedom, RulersThe guardian prince of nation. Angels who protects cities and nation.Judaism, Christianity
Archangels (rank)Judaism, Christianity
Angels (rank)Lowest rank of angels in most interpretationsJudaism, Christianity
Categorical Groups
NameAlternate NamesRole(s)/Domain(s)Religion(s)
Archangel (Title)A title designated to angels of the highest rank, generally a specifically named angel.Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Chalkydri KalkydraCarriers of the Sun's heat [3] Judaism, Christianity
Destroying angels Memitim, Mashḥit, spoilers, ravagersAngels of testing, punishment, and destruction. They test the resolve and faith of mortals by tempting them, akin to sabotage, then accuse and judge them, and finally punish and torment both wicked humans and angels.Judaism, Christianity
Fallen angels WatchersSparks of the higher, spiritual realm (Pleroma) who fell into Kenoma to teach humanity through sins. Mentioned in the Book of Enoch, Sariel (Uriel), Penemue, Azazel, Ramiel, and Kasdeja, 5 of the 20 leaders of 200 fallen angels that were listed in 1 Enoch 69.Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Hamalat al-Arsh Bearers of the Throne Bearing the throne of God Islam
Kabbalistic angels'The Explicit Name'; Angels of the Shem HaMephorash A list of 72 celestial spirits of the 9 choir orders, whose names with esoteric meaning are derived from the 72-fold name of the Hebrew god as found in the Book of Exodus
Kiraman Katibin Recorders of human thoughts, acts and feelingsIslam
Luminary An angel-like being. They are considered to be emanations of the supreme divine triad consisting of the Father (Invisible Spirit), the Mother (Barbelo), and the Child (Autogenes)Judaism (Gnosticism)
Mu’aqqibat HafazaIslam
Nephilim In some sources, their origin is disputed as being the offspring of angels and human mortals.Judaism (Enoch)
Recording angels Record-keepersJudaism, Christianity, Islam
Song-Uttering Choirs Multiple domains, as they are composed of multiple ordersJudaism
Tennin Japanese Buddhism
Uthra Benevolent beings that live in škinas (ࡔࡊࡉࡍࡀ, "celestial dwellings") in the World of Light (alma ḏ-nhūra) and communicate with each other via telepathy. They serve as guardians (naṭra) and act as "divine messengers of the light" Mandaeism
Watcher GrigoriVariousJudaism, Christianity
Zodiac angelsArchangels of the ZodiacTwelve archangels that rule over the 12 signs of the Zodiac.Judaism, Christianity

Individual angels

Name(s)Affiliations and TypeRole(s)/Domain(s)
Common NameAlternate NamesName meaningReligion(s)RankCategory
Abaddon Apollyon, Exterminans 'Destroyer'Judaism, Christianity, Islam Thrones Watcher, ArchangelAngel of Death; Lord of the bottomless pit
Abatur Abatur Rama, Abatur Muzania, Ancient of Days, The Third Life, Yawar, Bhaq Ziwa 'Father of the excellencies' Mandaeism Uthra Father of the Uthras
Abdiel 'Servant of El'/El's servantChristianity
Achaiah Forbearance of God'/'God is forbearing'Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Amon
Adathan MandaeismUthraGuardian of the "first river", stands at the Gate of Life
Adriel 'Flock of God'

'My help is God, of God's flock'

Judaism, Christianity
Advachiel Adnachiel, Aduachiel, Adnachiel, Adnakhiel, and AdernahaelJudaism, Christianity Guardian Angel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of November and the Zodiac of Sagittarius; Represents the thighs and buttocks of the human body
Af [4] Mashḥit Angel of wrath, represents the wrath of God
Agiel Zazel Judaism, Christianity, Islam Seraph ArchangelThe Intelligence Angels of all kinds, Guardian Angel of Saturn
Aker Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangel[ citation needed ]One of nine Angels of the end of Earth
Aladiah God is favorable'Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Buer
Ambriel'Orator of God'Judaism, ChristianityThronesGuardian Angel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of May and the Zodiac of Gemini; Represents the arms of the human body
Ananiel 'Rain of God', 'Cloud of God', 'Storm of God'ChristianityWatcherAngel of water, guard of the gates of the South Wind [5]
Anauel God is infinitely good'Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Andras
Aniel Anael Grace of God'/'God is Gracious'/'God is my grace'; 'God, Lord of virtues'Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Phenex
Anush MandaeismUthraTeacher of John the Baptist, miracle worker in Jerusalem
Arakiel Araciel, Arakiba, Araqael, Araqiel, Arkas, Arkiel, Arqael, Sarquael
Aretstikapha
'Earth of God', 'the Land of the Mighty One', 'The Mighty Land'
'World of distortion'
Judaism, ChristianityWatcher, ArchangelTeacher of the "signs of the earth" (geomancy)
One of the five Watcher satans
Arariel Azariel JudaismAngel of rivers, waters of the earth, cure of stupidity
Ariel Judaism, ChristianityArchangelLion of God, Angel of nature elements
Armaros Armoni, Armoniel 'Curse of God'/God has cursed, 'Cursed one'Judaism, ChristianityWatcherAngel of deceit
Arphugitonos Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangel[ citation needed ]One of nine Angels of the end of Earth
Artiya'il IslamRemoves human grief, sadness and anxiety
Asaliah God the just judge'Judaism (Kabbalah)VirtuesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Vual
Asbeel 'Deserter/Forsaker of God'/'God has deserted/forsaken'Christianity Fallen angel, WatcherAngel of destruction, one of the five Watcher satans
Asmodel 'Destroyer of God's enemies'Judaism, ChristianityCherubGuardian Angel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of April and the Zodiac of Taurus; Represents the neck of the human body
Azazel sometimes identified with Samael (Judaism), Lucifer (Christianity), or Azazil (Arabic)'Strength of God', 'God's Ruggedness'
'God's scapegoat', 'God has sent away', 'God's Abandoned'
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Yazdânism Cherub Archangel, Watcher, Guardian (k̲h̲azana) of paradise.(Domains of Samael may also apply to)
Azrael Ashriel

Malʾak al-Mawt (Arabic)

'Help from God'Early Christianity, IslamThe Death Psychopomp
Barachiel 'God has blessed'Judaism, ChristianityGuardian Angel, ArchangelChief of the guardian angels
Baraqiel Baraqel, Baraqijal, Barchiel 'Lightning of God'Judaism, ChristianityWatcher, Guardian Angel, Archangel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of February and the Zodiac of Pisces; Represents the feet of the human body; Thunderstorm/Lightning, Teacher of astrology
Barbiel Barbuel, Barubiel, Varviel 'Sincerity of El'/'Purity of God'Judaism, ChristianityGuardian Angel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of October and the Zodiac of Scorpio; Represents the genitals of the human body;
Beburos Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangel[ citation needed ]One of nine Angels of the end of Earth
Bezaliel 'God's Shadow'/'In the Shadow of God'Judaism, ChristianityWatcher
Bihram Rabba Mandaeism Uthra Presides over the masbuta, or baptism ritual
Cahethel God is adored'/'The adored God'Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Barbatos
Caliel Invocation of God'/'God is Invocable'/'The invocable God'Judaism (Kabbalah)ThronesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Bathin
Cambiel Cafziel, Cafzyel, Caphziel, Kambriel 'Exalter of God', 'Maker of God'Judaism, Christianity (Orthodox Christianity)[ citation needed ] Principalities Archangel, Zodiac AngelOne of nine Angels of the end of Earth; Angel of the Month of January and the Zodiac of Aquarius; Represents the legs and ankles of the human body; Angel of Transformation, Metaphysics and a guardian Angel with a watcher named Tamiel
Cassiel Cassael, Casziel, Kasiel 'God is my wrath', 'God is my leap'Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangelAngel of Solitude and Tears
Chamuel Qafsiel, Qaphsiel, Qaspiel, Qephetzial, Quaphsiel Orthodox Christianity[ citation needed ]ArchangelAngel of Serenity and Devotion
Chauakiah Joy of God'/'God is Joyous'/'The God of joy'Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Marchosias
Chazaqiel 'Cloud of God'/'God's Cloud, 'Shooting Star of God'/'God's Shooting StarJudaism, ChristianityWatcherAngel of the skies, Teacher of meteorology
Dadrail Islam, [6] Yazdânism Archangel (in Yazdanism)
Damabiah Wisdom of God'/'God, the source of wisdom'Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Andrealphus
Daniel Dânêl'God has judged'Judaism, Christianity Watcher Teacher of the "signs of the sun" (Heliomancy)
Daveithai Sethianism Luminary
Dobiel "El is my Bear"JudaismGuardian angel of Ancient Persia
Dumah 'Silence'Judaism, IslamAngel of silence and of the stillness of death, the wicked dead
Eiael 'Pleased by God'/'God is pleasing'/'God, the pleasure of man's children'Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Amdusias
Eleleth SethianismLuminary
Elemiah Hidden by God'/'God is hidden'/'The hidden God'Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demonSamigina
Exael [7] WatchersTaught humans how to build engines of war
Etinsib Ziwa 'Splendid Transplant' Mandaeism UthraStarts battle against Nbaṭ
Gabriel Jibreel (Arabic), sometimes Melek Taus 'Man of God'Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Mandaeism, Yazdânism, Yazidism Cherubim[ citation needed ], one of the Seraphim[ citation needed ]ArchangelOne of nine Angels of the end of Earth; Destruction (in Judaism), Messenger, General of Military, Leader of All-Angels (in Islam), God's Left Hand, Ruhul Quddus (in Islam), Ruhul Amin (in Islam), Seven Mysteries (Yazidism)
Gabuthelon Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangel[ citation needed ]One of nine Angels of the end of Earth
Gadreel Gadriel, Gadrel 'Wall of God', 'the helper of God'Judaism, ChristianityCherubimWatcherOne of the five Watcher satans
Gamaliel 'Recompense of God'Judaism, Christianity Cherubim ArchangelAngel of protection and strength, Angel of Cherubs
Garshanel [8] GarzanalJudaismAngel who wards off evil spirits
Gubran Gubran Uthra MandaeismUthraHelps Nbaṭ lead a rebellion against Yushamin and his 21 sons
Haaiah 'Spy of God'/'God is eavesdropping'/'God listening in concealment'Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Bune
Haamiah Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Halphas
Habuhiah Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Belial
Hadraniel Hadrianiel 'Majesty of God'/'God is MajesticJudaism, Gnosticism Gatekeeper of the Second Heavenly Gate [9]
Hahahel Judaism (Kabbalah)VirtuesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Focalor
Hahaiah Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Sitri
Hahasiah Judaism (Kabbalah), ChristianityPrincipalitiesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Balam
Hahuiah Judaism (Kabbalah)ThronesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Naberius
Haiaiel Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Dantalion
Hakamiah Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Zepar
Hamaliel 'Reverence of God'; 'Fear of God'Judaism, ChristianityVirtuesArchangel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of August and the Zodiac of Virgo; Represents the belly of the human body; Angel of Birth, Household and Harvest[ citation needed ]; leader of the Powers along with Archangel Gabriel as the subordinate [ citation needed ]
Hanibal [ citation needed ]'Grace of Baal'/'Baal is Gracious' Ancient Mesopotamian religion Angel of the god Baal Hadad
Haniel Hanael 'Oath of God'Judaism, ChristianityArchangel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of December and the Zodiac of Capricorn; Represents the knees of the human body; The Sephirah of Netzach; leader of the Principalities along with Archangel Netzach
Harahel Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Orias
Hariel Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Eligos
Harmozel Sethianism Luminary
Harut IslamTesting angelSent as a test to the people of Babylon to see if they'd start learning sorcery even if the angel clarified multiple times that it is here as a test and to not abandon their faith by listening to it, [10] was paired with Marut.
Haziel Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Paimon
Hibil Ziwa Yawar Hibil Mandaeism Uthra Conquers the World of Darkness
Hofniel JudaismArchangel
Hutriel 'Rod of God'Judaism, ChristianityAngelsAngel of Punishment
Iabamiah Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Seere
Iahhel Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Valac
Iehahel Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Valefor
Iehuiah Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Gaap
Ieiaiel Judaism (Kabbalah)ThronesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Ipos
Ieialel Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Amy
Ieiazel Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Raum
Ielahiah Judaism (Kabbalah)VirtuesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Shax
Ieliel Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Agares
Ierathel Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Ronove
Ieshim Judaism, Christianity, IslamFallen angelAngel of God
Iezalel Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Beleth
Imamiah Judaism (Kabbalah), ChristianityPrincipalitiesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Alloces
Israfil Israfel
Raphael (often associated)
IslamArchangelSignals the beginning of the Day of Judgment by blowing a horn three times
Kasbeel JudaismOathkeeper
Jegudiel Jehudiel, Jhudiel ChristianityArchangelResponsibility and merciful love
Jehoel [11] Yahoel Judaism, ChristianitySeraphimAngel of Fire [12] Restraining Leviathan, [13]
Jequn [14] Yekun, Yakum, Yaqum, Yeqon 'HE shall rise'Judaism, Christianity, IslamWatcherOne of the five Watcher satans, the ringleader who first tempted the other Watchers into having sexual relations with humans
Jerahmeel Eremiel 'God shall have mercy'Judaism, ChristianityArchangel
Jophiel Iophiel, Iofiel, Jofiel, Yofiel, Youfiel, Zophiel, Zuriel, Dina 'Beauty of God'/God is Beautiful, 'God is my watchman', 'God is my rock'Judaism, ChristianityArchangelAngel of Beauty, Art, Wisdom, Understanding, and Judgment; Metatron's companion [15]
Kadkadael Yazdânism, Hinduism, Orthodox Islam Archangel, Guardian angelOne of heaven's guardian angel who followed the gatekeeper
Kalka'il IslamGatekeeper of the Fifth Heaven
Kepharel JudaismArchangel
Kerubiel Cherubiel 'The Flames Which Dance Around the Throne of God'JudaismCherubimthe principal regent who has reign over the Cherubim since Creation, and is one of the most exalted princes of Heaven
Kokabiel Kabaiel, Kakabel, Kochab, Kochbiel, Kokbiel, Kokhabiel 'Star of God'/God's Star, 'angel of the stars'Judaism,

Christianity

WatcherTeacher of constellations
Kundaliel [ citation needed ]Judaism, Christianity, Islam Thrones Archangel
Kolazonta [16] Kolazanta'The Punisher', 'The Chastiser'Destroying AngelSaid to be a destroying angel who Aaron saw
Kushiel 'Rigid One of God'Judaism, ChristianityAngelsone of seven Angels of Punishment, punishes those in Hell
Lailah Laylah, Leliel 'Night'JudaismAngel of Night, Conception, and Pregnancy
Laviah Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Gusion
Lecabel Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Foras
Lehahiah Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Furfur
Levuiah Judaism (Kabbalah)ThronesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Sallos
Loviah Judaism (Kabbalah)ThronesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Botis
Lucifer Helel (sometimes identified with Azazel, Samael, or Iblis), Yalal, Noctifer
Satan (Judaism), Devil (Christianity)
'Dawn-Bringer', 'Day Star', 'The Morning Star', 'Venus', 'Light-Bringer', 'Shining One', 'He who Laments', 'He who dispairs'Judaism, ChristianityTester of the faithful (Judaism, Islam), personification of evil (Christianity)
Machidiel Malchedael, Malchidiel, Malahidael, Melkeial, Melkejal 'Help of God'/'Reward of God'/'Fullness of God'Judaism, ChristianitySeraphimGuardian Angel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of March and the Zodiac of Aries; Represents the head of the human body
Malik IslamAngel of Hellfire; the chief of the angels of hell
Manadel Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Stolas
Manakel Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Kimaris
Macroprosopus Makiel, Machiel, Machkiel 'God of concealed form'Judaism, Christianity (Orthodox Christianity)DominionsGuardian angel of the Sixth Heaven
Mahasiah Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Marbas
Malakbel 'Messenger/Angel of Bel' Ancient Canaanite religion AngelsAngel of the god Bel; god of the Sun
Manda d-Hayyi Yuzaṭaq 'Gnosis of Life', 'Knowledge of Life', 'Knower of the Life' Mandaeism Uthra Messenger to John the Baptist, bringer of manda (knowledge or gnosis) to Earth
Marfeil 'Healing'MandaeismUthraAppointed by Yawar Ziwa over the east to watch over Ur
Marut IslamTesting angelSent as a test to the people of Babylon to see if they start learning sorcery even if the angel clarified multiple times that it is here as a test and to not abandon their faith by listening to it, [10] was paired with Harut.
Mastema 'hatred', 'hostility', 'enmity', 'persecution'Judaism, ChristianityAngelsNephilimEvil Angel of Disasters; chief of the Nephilim
Matriel Batariel 'Rain of God' Ancient Canaanite religion,

Judaism, Orthodox Christianity, Orthodox Islam

SeraphimArchangelAngel of rain, bringer of rainstorms; Archangel of the overseers throne
Mebahel Judaism (Kabbalah)CherubimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Leraie
Mebahiah Judaism (Kabbalah), ChristianityPrincipalitiesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Orobas
Mehiel Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Haures
Melahel Judaism (Kabbalah)ThronesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Aim
Tawûsî Melek 'Peacock Angel' Yazidism, Yarsanism ArchangelLord of this World and Leader of the Heptad
Metatron [17] Mitatrush, Enoch (as human according to some) [18] 'keeper of the watch', 'to guard and protect', 'one who serves behind the throne', 'one who occupies the throne next to the throne of glory'Judaism, Christianity, IslamSeraphimArchangelThe Celestial Scribe
Michael Mikael (Hebrew), Mikhail (Arabic), Saint Michael the Archangel'The One Who Is Like God'Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Yazdânism, Bahá’í Faith Cherubim, one of the Seraph [19] ArchangelGod's Right Hand; One of nine Angels of the end of Earth; Leader and General of The Heavenly Host (in Judaism and Christianity); Angel of Death (in Catholicism), Second Command of Military (in Islam), Angel of Mercy (in Islam)
Mihael Judaism (Kabbalah)VirtuesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Haagenti
Mikael often associated with Michael Judaism (Kabbalah)VirtuesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Vepar
Mitzrael Judaism, Christianity Thrones Archangel of the coastal regionInternal reparation, security, intelligence
Mizrael Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Vapula
Moroni 'beloved, good, everything nice and desirable' Latter Day Saint movement (Mormonism)The Golden Plates, Herald of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
Mumiah Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Andromalius
Munkar 'The Denied'IslamAngel of DeathThe Faith of the Dead
Muriel 'Highness of God'Christianity Dominions [20] Guardian Angel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of June and the Zodiac of Cancer; Represents the pectoral muscles and breasts of the human body;

Administration, Patron of travellers

Nakir 'The Denier'IslamAngel of DeathThe Faith of the Dead
Nanael Judaism (Kabbalah), ChristianityPrincipalitiesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Caim
Nbat Nbaṭ Rba, Nbaṭ Ziwa 'Sprout' Mandaeism Uthra King of Air, first great Radiance
Nelchael Judaism (Kabbalah)ThronesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Morax
Nemamiah Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Ose
Netzach 'eminence', 'everlastingness', 'perpetuity'Judaism,

Christianity

Angel of Eternity; Leader of the Principalities along with Archangel Haniel
Nidbai MandaeismUthraGuardian spirit of the heavenly yardena (river) in the World of Light
Nithael Judaism (Kabbalah), ChristianityPrincipalitiesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Murmur
Nithhaiah Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Glasya-Labolas
Nsab Nṣab Rba, Nṣab Ziwa 'Plant'MandaeismUthraSon of Yushamin; admonishes his father Yushamin over his rebellion
Nuriel 'God is my fire'/'God is my light'JudaismHailstorms
Omael Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Forneus
Ophaniel Ofaniel Judaism, ChristianityCherubim; sometimes listed as one of the Thrones
Oroiael Sethianism Luminary [21]
Pahaliah 'God's Redeemer'Judaism (Kabbalah), Christianity Thrones Kabbalistic angelAngel of theology, morals, virtuosity; Opposes and rules over the demon Purson
Penemue 'The insider'Judaism, Christianity Watcher One of the five Watcher satans
Phanuel 'God has turned', 'The face of God'Judaism, ChristianityArchangelRepentance and hope
Poiel Poyel Judaism (Kabbalah), ChristianityPrincipalitiesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Gemory
Poteh [22] Angel of Oblivion, Forgetfulness
Pravuil Vretil JudaismArchangel, recording angel God's scribe and record-keeper
Ptahil The Fourth Life, Gabriel 'God opened'/'God created' Mandaeism Uthra Creator of the material world
Puriel Pyriel, Puruel, Pusiel, Pyruel, Purel JudaismExamines the souls of those brought to heaven
Radueriel JudaismHeavenly treasuries of the books [23]
Raguel Akrasiel, Raguil, Rakul, Raquel, Rasuil, Reuel, Rufael 'God shall pasture'Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangelAngel of Justice; archangel of justice, fairness, harmony, vengeance, and redemption
Ramiel Remiel 'God has thundered'Judaism, ChristianityArchangel, WatcherAngel of divine visions and guiding of souls to heaven
Raphael Israfil (Arabic, often associated), Libiel 'God has healed'Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Yazdânism SeraphimArchangelOne of nine Angels of the end of Earth; All manners of healing (Christianity); leader of the Virtues
Raziel Galizur 'God is my Mystery'JudaismArchangelKeeper of Secrets, Mysteries, and Magic
Rehael Judaism (Kabbalah)PowersKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Malphas
Reiaiel Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Astaroth
Rikbiel Judaism, ChristianityCherubim
Rochel Judaism (Kabbalah)AngelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Decarabia
Sabriel JudaismArchangelMiracles
Sachiel Sachquiel, Shatqiel, Shataqiel, Sachquiel, Sikhael, Saquiel, Satquiel, Satquel, Sixael Judaism, ChristianityCherubimArchangelWealth and Charity
Sahaquiel 'Ingenuity of God'/'God is Ingenuitous'JudaismArchangelGuardian of the fourth heaven
Sam Ziwa Sam Mana Smira Mandaeism Uthra
Samael Smal, Smil, Samil, or Samiel
Satan (Judaism), sometimes identified with Azazel or Lucifer
'Venom of God'/'God is Venomous', 'Severity of God'/'God is Severe'Judaism, ChristianityArchangel, Angel of Death, Fallen Angel Death and fetching souls; Punisher of sinners; The chief of all the destroying angels
Head of satans
Samyaza Semyaza 'I have seen'/'HE has seen', 'Gazer from the heavens'Judaism, Manichaeism Watcher Leader of the Watchers
Sandalphon Elijah (as human, according to some) [15] 'Co-brother'Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangelProtector of unborn children (some sources: "twin brother" of Metatron)
Sarathiel ChristianityArchangelDiscipline and Penance
Sariel Sarakiel, Saraqael, Sauriel, Seriel, Souriel, Suriel, Suriyel, Suruel, Surufel
sometimes identified with Samael and Azrael
'God is my Ruler'Judaism, Gnosticism, Christianity, Islam[ citation needed ]Archangel, Watcher (according to some)
Satan Lucifer (Christianity), (the) Devil (Christianity), Beelzebub
sometimes identified as Samael (Judaism), Azazil/Iblis (Islam)
'accuser', 'adversary', 'to obstruct and object', 'prosecutor'Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Latter Day Saint movement, Baháʼí Faith, Theistic Satanism Fallen Angel, Archdemon Enemy of Jesus, lies, temptation, the Dragon, the ruler of demons (Christianity), Symbol of the lower nature of men (Baháʼí Faith)
Sathariel 'Moon of God', 'Dawn of God'Judaism, ChristianityWatcher
Saureil Ṣaureil Qmamir Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Angel of Death
Sealiah Judaism (Kabbalah)VirtuesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Vine
Seehiah Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Berith
Selaphiel Sealtiel, Selatiel 'I have asked God'ChristianityArchangelPatron saint of prayer and worship
Seraphiel [24] 'Seraph of God/El'Judaism, ChristianitySeraphimAngel of Silence; Chief of seraphim; Protector of Metatron
Shamnail Yazdânism Archangel
Shamsiel Samsapeel, Shamshel, Shamshiel, Shashiel 'Sun of God'/'God is my Sun'Judaism, ChristianityWatcherRuler of the Fourth Heaven
Sheetil Mandaeism Uthra Teacher of John the Baptist, revealer of Mandaeism
Shihlun MandaeismUthraOpposition to the creation of the material world by Ptahil and his assistant uthras [25]
Shilmai MandaeismUthraGuardian spirit of the heavenly river Piriawis in the World of Light
Simat Hayyi 'Treasure of Life' Mandaeism UthraWife of Yawar Ziwa
Sitael Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Vassago
Tamiel Kasdaye, Kasdeja, Kasyade 'God is Perfect'/'Perfection of God'Judaism, ChristianityWatcher, Fallen angelOne of the five Watcher satans
Tarwan Tarwan-Nhura Mandaeism Uthra
Temeluchus Temelouchus, Temlakos 'care-taking one'ChristianityCare-taking of dead children killed by their parents
Turail Yazdânism Archangel
Turiel 'Rock of God'/'God is a rock', 'Mountain of God'/'God is a mountain'Judaism, ChristianityWatcher
Umabel Judaism (Kabbalah)ArchangelsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Zagan
Urfeil Mandaeism Uthra Appointed by Yawar Ziwa over the east to watch over Ur
Uriel 'Flaming Light of God'/'El is my flaming light'Judaism, ChristianitySeraphim [26] ArchangelOne of nine Angels of the end of Earth; Patron of the Arts
Uziel JudaismArchangel
Vasariah Judaism (Kabbalah)DominionsKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Asmoday
Vasiariah [27] Judaism, Christianity Dominions
Vehuel Judaism (Kabbalah), ChristianityPrincipalitiesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Crocell
Vehuiah Judaism (Kabbalah)SeraphimKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Bael
Verchiel 'Power of God'/'God is my power'/'God is powerful', 'Benediction of God'Judaism, Christianity, IslamPowersArchangel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of July and the Zodiac of Leo; Represents the heart of the human body;

Archangel of pride, grace and beauty; Leader of Principalities

Veualiah Judaism (Kabbalah)VirtuesKabbalistic angelOpposes and rules over the demon Sabnock
Wormwood 'Bitter Star'ChristianityWar
Yadathan MandaeismUthraGuardian of the "first river", stands at the Gate of Life
Yarhibol 'The Moon of Bel' Ancient Canaanite religion Angels'Lord of the Springs; Angel of the god Baal Hadad
Yawar Ziwa Yawar Kasia, Yawar Rabba 'Dazzling radiance'MandaeismUthraPersonification of light
Yomiel Jomjael, Yomyael 'Day of God'Judaism, ChristianityWatcher
Yufin-Yufafin MandaeismUthra
Yukabar Yukabar-Kušṭa, Yukabar-Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Helps Nbaṭ fight a rebellion against Yushamin
Yukašar Yukašar-Kana 'Source of Radiance'MandaeismUthraPortrayed as the son of Ptahil
Yurba Shamish, Adonai, [28] Yorabba [29] MandaeismUthraThe fighter; often mentioned as engaging in conversation with Ruha
Yushamin The Second LifeMandaeismUthraPrimal uthra
Zachariel [30] Zahariel, Zerachiel,
sometimes identified as Saraqael
'God has remembered'ChristianityArchangelArchangel who leads souls to judgement
Zadkiel Hesediel, Tzadkiel, [30] Zadakiel, Zadchial, Zedekiel, Zedekul 'Righteousness of God'/'God is my Righteousness'Judaism, ChristianityArchangelArchangel of freedom, benevolence, mercy, and the Patron Angel of all who forgive; leader of the Dominions
Zagagel Zathael, Nathanel, Akatriel 'Crown of God'Judaism, Christianity, Yazdânism Archangelarchangel of messenger, protection, guardians, and the patron Angel of valor and bravery; eastern leader of the Dominions
Zaphkiel Tzaphkiel, Tzaphqiel, Zaphchial, Zaphiel, Zelel, Zadkiel (sometimes)'Knowledge of God/'God's knowledge'Judaism, ChristianityArchangelleader of the Thrones
Zaqiel Zavebe 'Hidden by God'/'God has hidden', 'Protected by God'/'God has protected', 'Favored by El'/'El has favored'Judaism, ChristianityWatcher
Zebuleon Judaism, Christianity, IslamArchangel[ citation needed ]One of nine Angels of the end of Earth
Zephaniel JudaismArchangelChief of the Ishim [31]
Zephon Judaism Tiphereth [32]
Zihrun Zihrun-Uthra, Yusmir-Kana, Zihrun-Šašlamiel 'HE warned me', 'secured' Mandaeism Uthra Uthra of radiance, light, and glory [33]
Zotiel 'Little one of God'JudaismOne of the 'princes of paradise'
Zuriel 'Strength of God'Judaism, Christianity, Islam Principalities Archangel, Zodiac angelAngel of the Month of September and the Zodiac of Libra; Represents the kidneys of the human body;

Guardian angel of the forest and nature; leader of the Virtues

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 These beings are not always considered as angels.

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