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Haskel

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How to Pronounce Haskel

Pronounced HAS-kel /ˈhæs.kəl/Medium

Meaning: Haskel is a spelling of Haskell, a Yiddish form of the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens', the name behind Ezekiel; it is also read as tied to 'sekhel', wisdom. It doubles as an English surname, but its warm Jewish-American use carries the Hebrew sense.Medium

In 30 seconds: Haskel is a form of Haskell, a Yiddish echo of Ezekiel, 'God strengthens', with a folk sense of 'wisdom' (said 'HAS-kel').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningHaskel is a spelling of Haskell, a Yiddish form of the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens', the name behind Ezekiel; it is also read as tied to 'sekhel', wisdom. It doubles as an English surname, but its warm Jewish-American use carries the Hebrew sense.
U.S. rank (2001)#11193 ↘ Falling
2001 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,160
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419072001

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haskel is a spelling of Haskell, a Yiddish form of the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens', the same name as Ezekiel, and popularly linked to sekhel, 'wisdom'. It also survives as an English surname.

In the SSA records it belongs to the early cohort, peaking around 1924 and fading through the century. It reads as a sturdy, old-fashioned name with deep Jewish-American roots.

Did you know? Behind Haskel sits the prophet Ezekiel: the name is the Yiddish route by which the Hebrew Yechezkel reached American birth records, often shortened warmly to Hesh.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Haskel — form of Haskell / Yiddish Yechezkel

Variations

HaskellHeschelHesh

Nicknames

HeshHask

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haskel mean?

Haskel is a form of Haskell, a Yiddish form of Ezekiel, meaning 'God strengthens', linked to 'wisdom'.

How do you pronounce Haskel?

It's said HAS-kel /ˈhæs.kəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haskel a boy or girl name?

Haskel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Haskel?

Haskel is a rare, old-fashioned name, most seen in the early twentieth century.

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