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Shaindel

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Pronounced SHAYN-dəl /ˈʃeɪn.dəl/Medium

Meaning: From Yiddish Shaindel — from sheyn/schon, 'beautiful, pretty', with a diminutive -elMedium

In 30 seconds: Beautiful, Yiddish-style: Shaindel means 'pretty, beautiful'. Traditional, tender, and warm.
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Origin MediumYiddish, German
MeaningFrom Yiddish Shaindel — from sheyn/schon, 'beautiful, pretty', with a diminutive -el
U.S. rank (2025)#4444 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 953

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119722025

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

Shaindel comes from Yiddish Shaindel — from sheyn, 'beautiful, pretty', with the diminutive -el. A tender, traditional name in Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, beautiful at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Shaindel means 'beautiful, pretty' in Yiddish (from Germanic schon, with a diminutive -el) — a tender, traditional name in Hasidic and Orthodox communities.
Overall data confidence 78%
Yiddish references — Shaindel — etymology

Variations

ShainaShayndelSheindel

Nicknames

Shaina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaindel mean?

Shaindel is Yiddish for 'beautiful, pretty'.

How do you pronounce Shaindel?

It's said SHAYN-dəl /ˈʃeɪn.dəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shaindel a boy or girl name?

Shaindel is a girl's name.

How popular is Shaindel?

Shaindel is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.

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