Given name
Heshel
“resembling a deer”
Heshel is a variant of Hershel. One Hebrew interpretation is “resembling a deer.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Heshel is a variant of Hershel. One Hebrew interpretation is “resembling a deer.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Heshel connects to the Hirsh name family through Hershel. An origin associated with Hirsh is Yiddish.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
In Jewish use, Heshel is used as a variant of Hershel.
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