My God is God

Liel (ליאל) is a Hebrew word and name that combines 'li' (to me / mine) with 'El' (God), creating the powerful meaning 'my God is God' or 'belonging to God.' It reflects a deeply personal declaration of faith and connection to the divine. As a name, Liel has become increasingly popular in Israel in recent decades, given to both boys and girls. It belongs to a family of theophoric Hebrew names — names that contain the name of God — alongside names like Daniel ('God is my judge'), Michael ('who is like God'), and Gabriel ('God is my strength'). The element 'El' (אל) is one of the ancient names of God in the Hebrew Bible, appearing in the very first verse of Genesis (Elohim). Names and words containing 'El' carry a profound spiritual significance in Jewish tradition, serving as constant reminders of the divine presence in daily life. Liel captures the intimate, personal dimension of Jewish spirituality — the idea that each person has a unique and direct relationship with God. This concept is central to Jewish prayer and meditation, where the individual addresses God in the second person, as 'You.'