Rael is a term that has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It can refer to a person's name, a religious movement, or a fictional extraterrestrial species.
As a person's name, Rael is of Hebrew origin and is predominantly a masculine given name. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Ra'el," which means "God has seen" or "God has looked upon." In this sense, Rael is often associated with divine observation or divine favor.
In the realm of religion, Rael is the name of a religious movement known as Raelism or the Raelian Movement. Founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon, who later changed his name to Rael, it is a UFO religion that believes that life on Earth was created by extraterrestrial beings known as the Elohim. Raelism promotes the idea that these extraterrestrial beings are responsible for human existence and encourages the pursuit of scientific advancements and humanitarianism.
Additionally, Rael can also refer to a fictional extraterrestrial species created by French author and founder of the Raelian Movement, Claude Vorilhon. According to his writings, the Raels are a benevolent race of extraterrestrial beings who visited Earth and interacted with humans in ancient times, thereby influencing human civilization.
While Rael can have different meanings depending on the context, it is most commonly associated with either the personal name of an individual or the religious and extraterrestrial beliefs of the Raelian Movement.
