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Hillel

HIH-lel

Popularity

#3284

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,428

Peak Year

#47 in 2019

First Recorded

1918

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Meaning 'praise' or 'to praise' in Hebrew. A biblical name associated with wisdom and learning.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Hillel the Elder

    Jewish scholar, one of the most important Jewish figures.

  • Hillel Slovak

    Guitarist known for his work in the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentThoughtfulKind

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