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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Most individuals with the name Yankel are male.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Yankel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.