About Hazel
The name Hazel is of English origin and derives from the Old English word "haesel," meaning "hazel tree." It is also associated with the color hazel, which refers to a light brown or greenish-brown shade. Symbolically, the name Hazel represents wisdom, knowledge, and protection, as the hazel tree was believed to possess magical and mystical qualities in ancient folklore.
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Most individuals with the name Hazel are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 2.06% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Hazel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hazel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.