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Hirsh
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How to Pronounce Hirsh
Pronounced HIRSH /ˈhɪrʃ/Medium
Meaning: A Yiddish name, 'deer' (related to German 'Hirsch') — traditionally linked to the tribe of Naphtali, likened to a deer. A short, meaning-rich Yiddish name, noted with respect.Low
In 30 seconds: A one-beat name: Hirsh — 'deer' (Yiddish) (said 'HIRSH'). A Yiddish name, 'deer', noted with respect.
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Origin LowYiddish
MeaningA Yiddish name, 'deer' (related to German 'Hirsch') — traditionally linked to the tribe of Naphtali, likened to a deer. A short, meaning-rich Yiddish name, noted with respect.
U.S. rank (1994)#6608
1994 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 8
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History & Origin
Hirsh is a Yiddish name, 'deer'; a short Yiddish name (said 'HIRSH').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Yiddish, and single-beat.
Did you know? Hirsh is a Yiddish name meaning 'deer' (kin to German 'Hirsch') — traditionally tied to the tribe of Naphtali, likened to a deer (said 'HIRSH').
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References — Hirsh — Yiddish 'Hirsh', 'deer'
Variations
HershHirsch
Nicknames
Hersh
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hirsh mean?
Hirsh is a Yiddish name meaning 'deer', related to German 'Hirsch'; it is traditionally linked to the tribe of Naphtali.
How do you pronounce Hirsh?
It's said HIRSH /ˈhɪrʃ/ — one syllable.
Is Hirsh a boy or girl name?
Here Hirsh is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Hirsh?
Hirsh is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.