In the Old Testament Ariel is another name for the city of Jerusalem.
Bearers include Ariel Durant (1898 - 1981), an American female writer and co-author of The Story of Civilization;
Ariel Sharon (born 1928), a former Israeli Prime Minister and military leader;
Ariel Zeitoun (born 1945), a French male director, producer, and screenwriter;
Ariel Rot (born 1960), an Argentine male musician;
Ariel López Padilla (born 1962), a Mexican actor.
