Thread by @LadiniSkeptic

A thread of names from mythology, for your next child, next pet, or the next anon account.

Note: No disrespect intended when referring to religious material as mythological literature. Just written from a agnostic perspective.

Azazil

The name given to Iblis before he was cast out of heaven. Azazil was the leader and teacher of all the angels, himself being an archangel. Described in biblical myth as the fallen angel, Azazel, who appears in marvel mythology as a supervillain.

Azra'il

Pronounced Azraaeel, is the name of Malak Al Maut, the angel of death. Malak Al Maut is not his name, rather a literal translation of "angel of death", Azra'il is his given name. Bible refers to him as Azrael, and is portrayed similar to islamic mythology.

Naaziyaath, Naashitaath

Helpers of Azra'il who take the souls of the dead.

Maalik

One of the archangels, guardian of hell. In charge of tormenting the sinners and maintaining order in jahannam.

Dhaasim, Awaar, Zalambar, Sut, Theer

The five sons of Iblis, named in Sahih Muslim.

Zul Qarnayn

Literally "he of the two horns", appears in Qur'an as the one who erects a wall between Gog and Magog and humankind.

Khidr

name ascribed to a figure in the Qur'an as a righteous servant of God possessing great wisdom or mystic knowledge. In various Islamic and non-Islamic traditions, Khidr is described as the one who guards the sea, teaches secret knowledge and aids those in distress.

Zabaaniya
"The guardians of hell", a group of 19 angels who assist Maalik with his work.

Susa'il
Identified as one of the Zabaaniya. Maalik asks Susa'il to give Mohomed a tour of hell, according to Miraj literature.

Maarid
"Rebellious devils", literally, in Qur'an 37;7.

Qareen
Spiritual double of a human I'm islamic myth. A jinn type creature but never referred to as a jinn.

Manaath, Laath, Uzza
Three god's worshipped by Arabs before Islam. Referred by name in the Qur'an.

Samūm
According to islamic myth Satan, or at least his minor devils, are created from the fires of Samum. Described as a demon in pre-islamic Arabic lore.

Seraphim
Biblical creature comparable to the Hamlat Al Arsh, the bearers of God's throne in Islam.

Harut, Marut
Fallen angels who taught magic to humans. Mentioned in Qur'an 2:102.

Al Ra'ad, Ra'aadh
According to Tafsir al-Qurtubi: "It is said that he is the angel in charge of clouds and he drives them as ordered by Allah, and he glorifies His Praises"

Artya'il
Vague mentions in hadiths as the angel who removes grief from the children of Adam.

Yaujooj Maujooj, Gog and Magog.
If you happen to have twins, and you didn't name them Gog and Magog, I'm disappointed in you.

Seraph, Hashmal, Arariel
Angels from talmudic myth.