Hershel

Hershel Meaning & Origin

About Hershel
The name Hershel is of Yiddish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Hershel, which means "deer" or "stag." It is a masculine name that carries connotations of strength, grace, and agility. Hershel is often associated with qualities such as resilience, determination, and a gentle nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hershel are male.

Hershel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 43.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hershel in Braille

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

The name Hershel in braille

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

The image below shows how you can spell Hershel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hershel in sign language

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