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Hershal

HER-shul

Hershal is a boy’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “Hershal is a variation of Hershel, a Yiddish name derived from the German 'Hirsch' meaning "deer". It suggests grace and gentleness.”, and peaked in popularity in 1918.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginGermanic

What Hershal Means

Hershal is a variation of Hershel, a Yiddish name derived from the German 'Hirsch' meaning "deer". It suggests grace and gentleness.

The Story of Hershal

This name, carrying the gentle echo of a woodland creature, promises a life of quiet grace and thoughtful kindness.

Hershal is a variation of Hershel, a Yiddish name with roots in the German word 'Hirsch,' meaning 'deer.' The name gained traction in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, often bestowed to evoke the swiftness, gentleness, and keen senses associated with a deer.

Whispering 'Hershal' to your son feels like sharing a quiet secret, a gentle, almost melodic sound. It carries the soft grace of the deer it represents, suggesting a calm and considerate nature. You can imagine writing this name with a soft pencil on his first drawings, a small reflection of the gentle soul you already sense within him.

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Numerology

5

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Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#26 in 1918

Total Births

647

First Recorded

1913

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