Male Name
Bel
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Dune characters
isograms
master
Megami Tensei characters
noble titles
one syllable
possession
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
Meaning & Etymology
Bel is a name of Akkadian origin, cognate with Ba'al, a title used by the Babylonians for the god Marduk. It signifies a divine or lordly status, reflecting its use in ancient religious contexts.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ba'al
Evolution:
From Ba'al to Bel, reflecting linguistic shifts in ancient Semitic languages.
Source:
Akkadian and Babylonian religious texts