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Michael defeats Satan
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).

List

Name Alternate Names Religion(s) Type Domain(s)
Abatur Abatur Rama, Abatur Muzania, Ancient of Days, Third Life, Yawar, Bhaq Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Father of the Uthras
Abaddon Apollyon Judaism, Christianity, Islam Thrones, Watcher, Archangel Lord of the bottomless pit
Abdiel Christianity
Adathan Mandaeism Uthra Guardian of the "first river", stands at the Gate of Life
Adriel Advachiel Christianity, Judaism Guardian Angel, Archangel My help is God, of God's flock, Angel of Sagittarius
Agiel Zazel Christianity, Judaism, Islam Archangel, Seraph The Intelligence Angels of all kinds, Guardian Angel of Saturn
Ananiel Christianity Watcher Storm of God, Angel of water, guard of the gates of the South Wind[1]
Anush Mandaeism Uthra Teacher of John the Baptist, miracle worker in Jerusalem
Arakiel Araciel, Arakiba, Araqael, Araqiel, Aretstikapha, Arkas, Arkiel, Arqael, Sarquael Christianity, Judaism Watcher, Archangel Earth of God
Arariel Azariel Judaism Angel of rivers, waters of the earth
Ariel Christianity, Judaism Archangel Lioness of God, Angel of nature elements
Armaros Armoni, Armoniel Christianity, Judaism Watcher Angel of deceit
Artiya'il Islam Removes human grief, sadness and anxiety
Asbeel Christianity Fallen angel, Watcher Angel of destruction
Azazel Azazil (Arabic), Lucifer (Christianity),

sometimes identified with Samael (Judaism)

Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Yazdânism Archangel, Cherub, Watcher, Ancestor of All-Jinns, Al-Wazrul Jannah. (Domains of Samael may also apply to)
Azrael Malʾak al-Mawt (Arabic) Islam, Early Christianity The Death Psychopomp
Barachiel Christianity, Judaism Archangel, chief of the guardian angels Guardian Angels
Baraqiel Baraqel, Baraqijal Christianity, Judaism Watcher, Archangel Thunderstorm/Lightning
Barbiel Barbuel, Barubiel Christianity, Judaism Archangel, chief of the Fallen Angel[citation needed] Thunderstorm/Lightning
Beburos Christianity, Judaism, Islam Archangel[citation needed] Angel of the end of Earth
Bene Elohim (type) Sons of God Christianity, Judaism (type)
Bezaliel Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Bihram Rabba Mandaeism Uthra Presides over the masbuta, or baptism ritual
Camael Cameel, Camiel, Caniel, Kamael, Kemuel, Khamael Christianity, Judaism Archangel, leader of the Powers, one of the Dominions Strength, Courage, Compassion [citation needed]
Cambiel Cafziel, Cafzyel, Caphziel Christianity, Judaism, Orthodox Christianity [citation needed] Archangel, one of the Principalities Transformation, Metaphysics and a guardian Angel with a watcher named Tamiel
Cassiel Cassael, Casziel, Kasiel Christianity, Islam, Judaism Archangel Solitude, Tears
Chalkydri (type) Kalkydra Christianity, Judaism (type) Carriers of the Sun's heat[2]
Chamuel Qafsiel, Qaphsiel, Qaspiel, Qephetzial, Quaphsiel Orthodox Christianity,[citation needed] Islam, Christianity Archangel Serenity and Devotion
Chazaqiel Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Cherubim (type)[note 1] Christianity, Islam, Judaism (type)
Dadrail Islam,[3] Yazdânism Archangel (in Yazdanism)
Daniel Dânêl Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Daveithai Sethianism Luminary
Dominions (type) Kyriotetes Christianity, Judaism (type) Governors of the movements of celestial bodies[4]
Dumah Islam, Judaism Silence, the stillness of death, the wicked dead
Eleleth Sethianism Luminary
Etinsib Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Starts battle against Nbaṭ
Fallen angels Judaism, Christianity (type)
Gabriel Jibreel (Arabic), sometimes Melek Taus Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Yazdânism, Yazidism Archangel, Cherubim[citation needed], one of the Seraphim[citation needed] Messenger, General of Military, Leader of All-Angels (in Islam), Destruction (in Judaism), God's Left Hand, Ruhul Quddus (in Islam), Ruhul Amin (in Islam), Seven Mysteries (Yazidism)
Gadreel Gadriel, Gadrel Christianity, Judaism Cherubim, Watcher
Gamaliel Christianity, Judaism Cherubim, Archangel Angel of protection and strength, Angel of Cherubs, "recompense of God"
Gubran Gubran Uthra Mandaeism Uthra Helps Nbaṭ lead a rebellion against Yushamin and his 21 sons
Hadraniel Hadrianiel Gnosticism, Judaism Gatekeeper of the Second Heavenly Gate[5]
Hahasiah Christianity, Judaism Principality
Hamalat al-Arsh (type) Bearers of the Throne Islam (type) Bearing the throne of God
Hamaliel Christianity, Judaism Archangel, leader of the Powers along with Archangel Gabriel as the subordinate [citation needed] Angel of Birth, Household and Harvest [citation needed]
Hanibal [citation needed] Ancient Mesopotamian religion Angel of the god Baal Hadad "Grace of Baal" or "Baal is Gracious"
Haniel Anael, Aniel, Hanael Christianity, Judaism Archangel, leader of the Principalities along with Archangel Netzach The Sephirah Netzach
Harmozel Sethianism Luminary
Harut Islam Angel Sorcery
Hashmal[6] Christianity, Judaism Dominions
Hibil Ziwa Yawar Hibil Mandaeism Uthra Conquers the World of Darkness
Hofniel Judaism Archangel
Hutriel Christianity, Judaism Angel of Punishment "Rod of God"
Ieshim Islam, Judaism, Christianity Angel of God, Fallen angel
Imamiah Christianity, Judaism Principality
Israfil Israfel, Raphael (often associated) Islam Archangel Signals the beginning of the Day of Judgment by blowing a horn three times
Jegudiel Jehudiel, Jhudiel Christianity Archangel Responsibility and merciful love
Jehoel[7] Yahoel Christianity, Judaism Seraph Restraining Leviathan,[8] Fire[9]
Jequn[10] Yekun, Yaqum, Yeqon Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Jerahmeel Eremiel Christianity, Judaism Archangel
Jophiel Iophiel, Iofiel, Jofiel, Yofiel, Youfiel, Zophiel, Zuriel, Dina Christianity, Judaism Archangel Wisdom, Understanding, and Judgment, Metatron's companion[11]
Kadkadael Yazdânism, Hinduism, Orthodox Islam Archangel, Guardian angel One of heaven's guardian angel who followed the gatekeeper
Kalka'il Islam Fifth heaven
Kepharel Judaism Archangel
Kerubiel Cherubiel Judaism Cherub
Kiraman Katibin Islam (type) Recorders of human thoughts, acts and feelings
Kokabiel Kabaiel, Kakabel, Kochab, Kochbiel, Kokbiel, Kokhabiel Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Kundaliel [citation needed] Christianity, Judaism, Islam Archangel, Thrones
Kushiel Christianity, Judaism Angel of Punishment "Rigid One of God"
Lailah Laylah, Leliel Judaism Night, Conception
Malik Islam Hellfire
Macroprosopus Mach(k)iel Christianity, Judaism, Orthodox Christianity Dominions, Guardian angel of the sixth heaven "God of concealed form"
Malakbel Ancient Canaanite religion Angel of the god Bel "Messenger/Angel of Bel"; god of the Sun
Manda d-Hayyi Knowledge of Life, Yuzaṭaq Mandaeism Uthra Messenger to John the Baptist, bringer of manda (knowledge or gnosis) to Earth
Marfeil Mandaeism Uthra Appointed by Yawar Ziwa over the east to watch over Ur
Marut Islam Angel Sorcery
Mastema Christianity, Judaism Naphil, angel Disasters
Matriel Ancient Canaanite religion, Judaism, Orthodox Islam, Orthodox Christians Seraph, Archangel of the overseers throne "Angel of rain, the rainstorm bringer"
Mebahiah Christianity, Judaism Principality
Tawûsî Melek Yazidism, Yarsanism Archangel Lord of this World and Leader of the Heptad
Metatron[12] Mitatrush, Enoch (as human according to some)[13] Islam, Christianity, Judaism Archangel, The Celestial Scribe
Michael Mi-ka-el (Hebrew), Mikhail (Arabic), Saint Michael the Archangel Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Yazdânism, Bahai faith Archangel, Cherubim, one of the seraph[14] 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 Right Hand
Mitzrael Christianity, Judaism Thrones, Archangel of the coastal region Internal reparation, security, intelligence
Moroni Latter Day Saint movement The Golden Plates, Herald of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
Mu’aqqibat (type) Hafaza Islam (type)
Munkar Islam Angel of Death The Faith of the Dead
Muriel Christianity Dominions[15] Administration, Patron of travellers
Nakir Islam Angel of Death The Faith of the Dead
Nanael Christianity, Judaism Principality
Nbat Nbaṭ Rba, Nbaṭ Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra King of Air, first great Radiance
Netzach Christianity, Judaism Leader of the Principalities along with Archangel Haniel Eternity
Nidbai Mandaeism Uthra Guardian spirit of the heavenly yardena (river) in the World of Light
Nithael Christianity, Judaism Principality
Nsab Nṣab Rba, Nṣab Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Son of Yushamin; admonishes his father Yushamin over his rebellion
Nuriel Judaism Hailstorms
Ophans (type)[note 1] Ophanim (plural), galgalim (plural), sometimes identified as Thrones Christianity, Judaism (type) Wheels of the Heavenly Chariot (Merkabah)
Ophaniel Ofaniel Christianity, Judaism Cherubim; sometimes listed as one of the Thrones
Oroiael Sethianism Luminary[16]
Pahaliah Christianity Thrones Virtuosity
Penemue Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Phanuel Christianity, Judaism Archangel Repentance and hope
Powers (type) Authorities Christianity, Judaism (type)
Poyel Christianity, Judaism Principality
Pravuil Judaism Archangel, recording angel God's scribe and record-keeper
Principalities (type) Christianity, Judaism (type)
Ptahil Fourth Life, Gabriel Mandaeism Uthra Creator of the material world
Puriel Pyriel, Puruel, Pusiel, Pyruel, Purel Judaism Examines the souls of those brought to heaven
Radueriel Judaism Heavenly treasuries of the books[17]
Raguel Akrasiel, Raguil, Rakul, Raquel, Rasuil, Reuel, Rufael Christianity, Islam, Judaism Archangel Angel of Justice
Ramiel Remiel Christianity, Judaism Archangel, Watcher Angel of divine visions and guiding of souls to heaven
Raphael Israfil (Arabic, often associated), Libbiel Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Yazdânism Archangel, Seraph, leader of the Virtues All manners of healing (Christianity)
Raziel Judaism Archangel Keeper of Secrets
Recording angels (type) Record-keepers
Rikbiel Christianity, Judaism Cherub
Sabriel Judaism Archangel Miracles
Sachiel Christianity, Judaism Archangel, Cherub Wealth and Charity
Sahaquiel Judaism Archangel Guardian of the fourth heaven
Sam Ziwa Sam Mana Smira Mandaeism Uthra
Samael Satan (Judaism), sometimes identified with Azazel or Lucifer Christianity, Judaism Archangel, Angel of Death, Fallen Angel Death and fetching souls
Samyaza Semyaza Judaism, Manichaeism Watcher Leader of the Watchers
Sandalphon Elijah (as human, according to some)[18] Christianity, Islam, Judaism Archangel Protector of unborn children (some sources: "twin brother" of Metatron)
Sarathiel Christianity Archangel Discipline and Penance
Sariel Sarakiel, Saraqael, Sauriel, Seriel, Souriel, Suriel, Suriyel, Suruel, Surufel Christianity, Islam[citation needed], Judaism, Gnosticism Archangel, Watcher (according to some)
Satan Lucifer (Christianity),

(the) Devil (Christianity), Beelzebub, sometimes identified as Samael (Judaism), Azazil/Iblis (Islam)

Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Baháʼí Faith Fallen Angel, Archdemon Enemy of Jesus, lies, temptation, the Dragon, the ruler of demons (Christianity), Symbol of the lower nature of men (Baháʼí Faith)
Saureil Ṣaureil Qmamir Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Angel of Death
Schemhampharae Christianity, Judaism A list of 72 angels of the 9 choir orders, with esoteric meaning related to the names of God
Selaphiel Sealtiel, Selatiel Christianity Archangel Patron saint of prayer and worship
Seraph (type)[note 1] Seraphim (plural) Christianity, Islam, Judaism (type)
Seraphiel[19] Christianity, Judaism Seraph Protector of Metatron, chief of seraphim
Shamnail Yazdânism Archangel
Shamsiel Samsapeel, Shamshel, Shamshiel, Shashiel Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Sheetil Mandaeism Uthra Teacher of John the Baptist, revealer of Mandaeism
Shihlun Mandaeism Uthra Opposition to the creation of the material world by Ptahil and his assistant uthras[20]
Shilmai Mandaeism Uthra Guardian spirit of the heavenly river Piriawis in the World of Light
Simat Hayyi Mandaeism Uthra Treasure of Life; wife of Yawar Ziwa
Song-Uttering Choirs (type) Judaism (type) Multiple domains, as they are composed of multiple orders
Tamiel Kasdaye, Kasdeja, Kasyade Christianity, Judaism Watcher, Fallen angel
Tarwan Tarwan-Nhura Mandaeism Uthra
Temeluchus Temelouchus, Temlakos Christianity Care taking of dead children killed by their parents
Tennin (type) Japanese Buddhism
Thrones (type) Sometimes identified as Ophanim Christianity, Judaism (type)
Turail Yazdânism Archangel
Turiel Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Urfeil Mandaeism Uthra Appointed by Yawar Ziwa over the east to watch over Ur
Uriel Christianity, Judaism Archangel, seraph[21] "El/God is my light"; patron of the Arts
Uziel Judaism Archangel
Vasiariah[22] Christianity, Judaism Dominions
Vehuel Christianity, Judaism Principality
Verchiel Christianity, Judaism, Islam Archangel, Leader of Principalities "Power of God"; Archangel of pride, grace and beauty
Virtues (type) Christianity, Judaism (type) Controlling the elements.
Watcher (type) Grigori Christianity, Judaism (type) Various
Wormwood Christianity war
Yadathan Mandaeism Uthra Guardian of the "first river", stands at the Gate of Life
Yarhibol Ancient Canaanite religion Angel of the god Baal Hadad Springs
Yawar Ziwa Yawar Kasia, Yawar Rabba Mandaeism Uthra Personification of light
Yomiel Jomjael, Yomyael Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Yufin-Yufafin Mandaeism Uthra
Yukabar Yukabar-Kušṭa, Yukabar-Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Helps Nbaṭ fight a rebellion against Yushamin
Yukašar Yukašar-Kana Mandaeism Uthra Source of Radiance, portrayed as the son of Ptahil
Yurba Shamish, Adonai,[23] Yorabba[24] Mandaeism Uthra The fighter; often mentioned as engaging in conversation with Ruha
Yushamin Second Life Mandaeism Uthra Primal uthra
Zachariel[25] Zahariel, Zerachiel, Saraqael Christianity Archangel
Zadkiel Hesediel, Tzadkiel,[25] Zadakiel, Zadchial, Zedekiel, Zedekul Christianity, Judaism Archangel, leader of the Dominions "Righteousness of God"; archangel of freedom, benevolence, mercy, and the Patron Angel of all who forgive
Zagagel Zathael, Nathanel, Akatriel Judeo Christian, Judaism, Yazdânism Archangel, eastern leader of the Dominions "Crown of God"; archangel of messenger, protection, guardians, and the patron Angel of valor and bravery.
Zaphkiel Tzaphkiel, Tzaphqiel, Zaphchial, Zaphiel, Zelel, Zadkiel (sometimes) Christianity, Judaism Archangel, leader of the Thrones Name means "God's knowledge"
Zaqiel Zavebe Christianity, Judaism Watcher
Zephaniel Judaism Archangel Chief of the Ishim[26]
Zephon Judaism Tiphereth[27]
Zihrun Zihrun-Uthra, Yusmir-Kana, Zihrun-Šašlamiel Mandaeism Uthra Uthra of radiance, light, and glory [28]
Zuriel Christianity, Judaism, Islam Archangel, leader of the Virtues Guardian angel of the forest and nature

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c These beings are not always considered as angels.

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, ISBN 9783849621858 Entry: The Book of the Secrets of Enoch chapter XII, www.sacred-texts.com, accessed 18 November 2023
  3. ^ "Angels B, C, D, E (#D)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
  4. ^ Kasten, Patricia (2013-12-09). "The angels in charge of nature". The Compass. Diocese of Green Bay.
  5. ^ Davidson, Gustav (1967), A Dictionary of Angels, Including The Fallen Angels, p. 132, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 66-19757
  6. ^ "Angels F, G, H, I, J (#H)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-17. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  7. ^ "Angels F, G, H, I, J (Jehoel)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  8. ^ Apocalypse of Abraham. 10:10–14.
  9. ^ Berith Menucha.
  10. ^ Cassels, Walter Richard (1874). Supernatural Religion: An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation. p. 103.
  11. ^ Davidson, Gustav (1971). A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels. Free Press. ISBN 978-0-02-907050-5.
  12. ^ "Angels K, L, M, N, O (Metatron)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  13. ^ "Targum Jonathan on Genesis 5:24". www.sefaria.org. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  14. ^ "Angels K, L, M, N, O (Michael)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  15. ^ "AngelsmenuLtoR (#M)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  16. ^ Marvin Meyer; Willis Barnstone (June 30, 2009). "The Secret Book of John". The Gnostic Bible. Shambhala. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  17. ^ 3 Enoch. Chapter 27.
  18. ^ Davidson, Gustav (1971). A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels. Free Press. ISBN 978-0-02-907050-5.
  19. ^ "Angels S, T, U (Seraphiel)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  20. ^ Drāšā ḏ-Yaḥyā [Book of John].
  21. ^ Van de Passe I, Crispijn. "The Seraphim – Archangel Uriel". colonialart.org. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  22. ^ "AngelsmenuStoZ (#V)". hafapea.com. Archived from the original on 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
  23. ^ Right Ginza. Book 18.
  24. ^ Gelbert, Carlos (2013). The Mandaeans and the Christians in the time of Jesus Christ: enemies from the first days of the church. Fairfield, N.S.W.: Living Water Books. ISBN 978-0-9580346-4-7. OCLC 853508149.
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  26. ^ Masseket Azilut.
  27. ^ Isaac ha-Cohen of Soria. Treatise on the Left Emanation.
  28. ^ Qulasta prayers 2 and 3
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