Eshel

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Light and Radiance

Eshel is variant of Ashal and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Eshel or Ashal, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Ashal.

Full Meaning of Eshel

Eshel is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “most brilliant”, “most bright”, “best kindled (fire)”. Eshel is derived from the SH-AIN-L root which is used in Chapter 19 of the Quran:

He said, “My Lord, indeed my bones have weakened, and my head has flared up with white (hairs), and never have I been in my supplication to You, my Lord, unhappy.” (Quran 19:4)