Meaning & History
Jasiel is a masculine given name that appears as a variant of Jaasiel in some versions of the Old Testament, most notably the King James Version. The name derives from the Hebrew root Jaasiel, itself composed of two elements: the verb עָשָׂה (ʿasa) meaning “to make” and the noun אֵל (ʾel) meaning “God.” Together, they form the meaning “God is my maker.”
Biblical Context
In the Old Testament, the name Jaasiel is borne by two minor characters. One is a Levite who serves as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant (1 Chronicles 15:18), and the other is a son of Abner, the commander of Saul’s army (1 Chronicles 27:21). The form Jasiel appears in the King James Version of the Bible, most notably in the genealogical passages of 1 Chronicles, where it replaces the Hebrew Ya'asi'el.
Usage and Variants
Jasiel is primarily found in English Bible translations, especially the King James Version. Its core usage is tied to biblical texts, and it is not a common given name in modern English-speaking countries. Related forms include Ya'asi'el in Biblical Hebrew and Jaziel in Mexican Spanish usage. The name remains rare, with occasional modern adoption as a distinctive biblical name.
Cultural References
Outside the biblical context, Jasiel appears as a place name: Jasiel is a former village in southeastern Poland, within Gmina Komańcza, Sanok County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship. The name also gained contemporary visibility through the Cuban basketball player Jasiel Rivero (born 1993), who has played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- Meaning: “God is my maker”
- Origin: Hebrew (variant of Jaasiel)
- Type: Variant form
- Usage regions: English Bible translations, Poland (place name), global (modern bearers)