The Hebrew proper name Uriel (אוּרִיאֵל) is a theophoric name meaning "God is my light" or "flame of God", combining ur (light/flame, H217) and El (God, H410). It is borne by a Levite involved in the transport of the Ark and in temple worship during David's time.
Uriel appears in 1 Chronicles as a prominent Levite designated by David to carry the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem — a task of supreme sacred responsibility given the episode of Uzzah (1 Chronicles 15). The name's meaning, "God is my light," resonates deeply: those entrusted with God's holiest objects must walk in His illumination. In Jewish tradition (Apocrypha), Uriel became associated with an archangel of light and fire, reflecting the name's natural theological gravity. The biblical usage anchors the concept: God Himself is the source of all light, and those who serve Him walk in that light.