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Hershel

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Deer, of the deer, of the gazelle
Pronunciation
HER-shel
Origin
German

Yiddish diminutive of Hersh, from Yiddish 'hirsch' meaning deer.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageNature-inspired

Languages in use: Yiddish, German

Commonly used in: Israel, United States, Eastern Europe

Alternate spellings

  • HirschYiddish / German

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Yiddish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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