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Herschel Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "herschel" is "deer", and is used often for "boys".

Name
herschel
Meaning
deer
Pronunciation
her-shəl
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Herschel Name Details

Herschel is a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew name Hirsch, meaning 'deer'. It originated as a surname, but has also been used as a given name. The name Herschel gained popularity among Ashkenazi Jews and became common among Jewish immigrants in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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