עֲדִיאֵל

# Adiel: A Rare Biblical Name Based on the lexical data provided, Adiel (עֲדִיאֵל) is a proper noun—specifically a personal name—that appears only once in the biblical text. As a name occurring a single time, it carries minimal frequency data and represents what scholars call a *hapax legomenon* in terms of its documentary presence. The name itself follows a common Hebrew naming pattern combining a noun or adjective with the divine element "el" (God). However, without additional lexical information about the component parts or their etymology provided in this entry, the precise meaning of the name's elements cannot be determined from the data given. The designation as a short definition simply identifies it as "Adiel" without elaborating on semantic content or theological significance. Given that this name appears in only one biblical passage and the lexicon entry provides no contextual information, data-driven analysis alone cannot establish why this particular individual was named Adiel, what role they played, or why the name was significant to biblical communities. Only direct examination of the biblical occurrence itself could provide such context.