Yankel

Yankel Meaning & Origin

About Yankel
The name "Yankel" is a variant of the Hebrew name "Yaakov" or "Jacob." It is derived from the Hebrew word "akev," meaning "heel" or "supplanter." In biblical context, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and he was known for his cunning and ability to supplant his older brother Esau. Therefore, the name "Yankel" carries the connotation of someone who is clever, resourceful, and determined.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yankel are male.

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The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKL
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/yankel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yankel in Braille

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

The name Yankel in braille

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

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

The name Yankel in sign language

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