About Herschel
The name Herschel is of Yiddish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Hersh, meaning "deer" or "stag." It is a masculine name that carries connotations of strength, grace, and agility. Herschel is often associated with individuals who possess these qualities and is commonly used in Jewish communities.
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Most individuals with the name Herschel are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -42.11% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Herschel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Herschel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.