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Hallel

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-LEL /hɑːˈlɛl/Medium

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.

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Origin MediumHebrew

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.

History & Origin

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

Variations

HalelHallellHillel

Nicknames

HalLel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hallel mean?

Hallel is Hebrew for 'praise' — the Hallel psalms sung on Jewish festivals.

How do you pronounce Hallel?

It's said hah-LEL /hɑːˈlɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hallel a boy or girl name?

Hallel is used here as a boy's name; it is also used for girls in Israel.

How popular is Hallel?

Hallel is a rare name in the U.S.