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Mindel

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Pronounced MIN-del /ˈmɪn.dɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina (from Wilhelmina, 'a resolute protector') and of names linked to mind/intelligence; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A resolute protector; a diminutive: Mindel is Yiddish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MIN-del').
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Origin LowYiddish, Germanic
MeaningA Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina (from Wilhelmina, 'a resolute protector') and of names linked to mind/intelligence; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#7766 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219602025

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

Mindel is a Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina (from Wilhelmina, 'a resolute protector') and of names linked to mind/intelligence (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MIN-del').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-resolute-protector at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mindel is a Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina (from Wilhelmina, 'a resolute protector') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'MIN-del').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Mindel — routes uncertain

Variations

MindlMindaMina

Nicknames

Mina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mindel mean?

Mindel is a Yiddish diminutive, variously a form of Mina ('a resolute protector'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Mindel?

It's said MIN-del /ˈmɪn.dɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mindel a boy or girl name?

Mindel is a girl's name.

How popular is Mindel?

Mindel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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