Latin angelus; Greek aggelos; from the Hebrew for "one going" or "one sent"; messenger.

It is very likely that Angels do not originate with the Judeo-Christian-Islamic faiths. What is more likely is that angels originated with the Sumerians {Mesopotamia, Tigris/Euphrates river valleys, modern day Iraq circa 5000 BCE}. 

Uriel is is one of 70 childbed amulet angels. Ruler of the tenth hour of the day and he is called the angel of destiny. 
Uriel is not mentioned by name in the Bible but is found in rabbinical texts. His name means "God is my Light" or "Fire of God". He could very well have been the "dark" angel who wrestled with Jacob. Uriel is, like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, a guardian of God's throne. He is considered one of the most faithful and dedicated members of all the angels. Uriel, too, was placed in charge of Tartarus {Hell, Hades} and guards the Gates of Eden. Uriel was the angel messenger sent by God to warn Noah about the flood. In rabbinical thought, it is believed that Uriel gave the Kabbalah to humans. In 745 CE, sadly, Uriel was removed from church records when the Catholic Church became overly concerned about the prominence of angels with the general public.

Uriel is best known for helping us turn disappointments into blessings. He is the Archangel of salvation, devotion, ministration, peace, balanced judgement, and enlightenment. Being the "sharpest-eyed" angel of the entire heavenly host, Uriel can be asked for help with mental clarity. Like Gabriel, Uriel is associated with some of the "paranormal" - magic, alchemy, cosmic consciousness, and astrology.

Uriel's symbol is an open hand holding a flame.

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