Yechiel

Yechiel Meaning & Origin

About Yechiel
The name "Yechiel" is of Hebrew origin and carries a spiritual significance. It is derived from the Hebrew word "chai," meaning "life," and the name of God, "El." Therefore, "Yechiel" can be interpreted as "God lives" or "God is alive." This name is often given to boys in Jewish communities, symbolizing a connection to the divine and a wish for a long and blessed life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yechiel are male.

Yechiel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.97% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXL
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/yechiel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXL', 'AKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yechiel in Braille

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

The name Yechiel in braille

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

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

The name Yechiel in sign language

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