Given name
Heskel
“God strengthens”·“strengthened by God”
In Jewish use, Heskel is a form of Ezekiel. Interpretations include “God strengthens” (Hebrew) and “strengthened by God” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
In Jewish use, Heskel is a form of Ezekiel. Interpretations include “God strengthens” (Hebrew) and “strengthened by God” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
In Jewish use, Heskel is a form of Ezekiel. An origin associated with Ezekiel is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
The story
In Jewish use, Heskel is a form of Ezekiel. The history of Ezekiel gives this family its wider story. Ezekiel has a place in biblical naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Heskel’s family of names
Heskel developed from Ezekiel. Heskel is a form of Ezekiel.
The ring: across languages.
Across languages 1
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
See also 1
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
Similar names
If you love Heskel, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Heebir
“enclave” · “a partner or companion”
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Hebir
“enclave” · “a partner or companion”
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Hebor
“enclave” · “a partner or companion”
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Hepsea
“my delight is in her (i.e. a new-born daughter)” · “she is my delight”
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Yekezkel
“strengthened by God”
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Reevabel
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Homon
Homon is a given name, probably from Biblical Hebrew, ultimately from Old Persian. It is used in Judeo-Tat.
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Ezree
“help” · “one who is helpful”
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