Herschel

Herschel Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Herschel are male.

Herschel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -42.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRXL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərʃəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herschel in Braille

Here's how to represent Herschel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Herschel in braille

How to Spell the Name Herschel in American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

The name Herschel in sign language

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