Meaning: From the Hebrew hallel, 'praise' — the Hallel is a set of psalms of praise sung on Jewish festivals, and the root behind 'hallelujah' ('praise God'). A joyful virtue name, noted respectfully.Low
In 30 seconds: A joyful Hebrew name: Hallel means 'praise' (said 'hah-LEL'). Bright and faith-filled.
MeaningFrom the Hebrew hallel, 'praise' — the Hallel is a set of psalms of praise sung on Jewish festivals, and the root behind 'hallelujah' ('praise God'). A joyful virtue name, noted respectfully.
As a boy's name Hallel comes from the Hebrew for 'praise', tied to the Hallel psalms and to 'hallelujah' ('praise God'). A joyful virtue name used for both sexes in Israel, rare in the U.S. (said 'hah-LEL').
It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Israel. Rare, joyful, and faith-filled.
Did you know? Hallel is Hebrew for 'praise' — the Hallel psalms are sung on Jewish festivals, and the same root gives us 'hallelujah' — a joyful, faith-filled name, noted respectfully (said 'hah-LEL').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Hallel — Hebrew 'praise'; the Hallel psalms
