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BoyPronounced English /ˈbi.li.əl/

Belial

A name meaning "worthless".

Quick answer

Belial is a boy name meaning "worthless".

Pronunciation: English /ˈbi.li.əl/.

GenderBoy
Meaningworthless
PronunciationEnglish /ˈbi.li.əl/

Meaning and history

The name means "worthless" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this term is used to refer to various wicked people. In the New Testament, Paul uses it as a name for Satan. In later Christian tradition Belial became an evil angel associated with lawlessness and lust.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, biblical latin, judeo christian islamic legend | Ancient Hebrew: בְּלִיַעַל