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Yankiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced YAHN-kee-el /ˈjɑːŋ.ki.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Yaakov (Jacob), a spelling cousin of Yankel, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'holder of the heel; supplanter.' A warm, traditional Ashkenazi name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Yiddish name: Yankiel is a form of Jacob (said 'YAHN-kee-el'). Traditional and heartfelt.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish form of Yaakov (Jacob), a spelling cousin of Yankel, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'holder of the heel; supplanter.' A warm, traditional Ashkenazi name.
U.S. rank (2021)#8796
2021 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 9

History & Origin

Yankiel is a Yiddish form of Yaakov (Jacob), a spelling cousin of Yankel and rooted in Hebrew Yaakov. It carries a traditional, affectionate feel — rare in the U.S. (said 'YAHN-kee-el').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Orthodox and Yiddish-speaking communities. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Yankiel is a Yiddish form of Yaakov (Jacob), close kin to Yankel, from the Hebrew for 'holder of the heel' — a warm, traditional Ashkenazi name, rare in the U.S. (said 'YAHN-kee-el').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Yankiel — Yiddish form of Yaakov/Jacob

Variations

YankelYankeleYaakov

Nicknames

YankYankele

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yankiel mean?

Yankiel is a Yiddish form of Yaakov (Jacob), from Hebrew for 'holder of the heel.'

How do you pronounce Yankiel?

It's said YAHN-kee-el /ˈjɑːŋ.ki.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yankiel a boy or girl name?

Yankiel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yankiel?

Yankiel is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Yiddish-speaking communities.

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