65%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Biblical Scripts עָתְנִיאֵל(Ancient Hebrew) Pronounced Pron. /ˈɔθ.ni.əl/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Meaning uncertain, possibly "lion of God" or "strength of God" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is a nephew or brother of Caleb who becomes the first of the ruling judges of the Israelites. Related Names User SubmissionOthniël People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange complex serious Categories animals, biblical judges, felines, isograms, lions, strength, theophoric names, uncertain etymology, virtues