Umbriel

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Gender Masculine

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Pronounced Pron. UM-bree-el

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Meaning & History

Probably derived from Latin umbra meaning "shadow". This name was created by Alexander Pope for a "dusky, melancholy sprite" in his poem 'The Rape of the Lock' (1712). A moon of Uranus bears this name in his honour.