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Yecheskel
Yecheskel Pronunciation
Yecheskel is pronounced yeh-KHES-kəl /jɛˈxɛs.kəl/Medium
Meaning: The Yiddish form of Ezekiel — from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen'Medium
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History & Origin
Yecheskel is the Yiddish form of Ezekiel — from the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens; God will strengthen'. Ezekiel was a major Hebrew prophet. A traditional, biblical name across Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families (the 'ch' is a throaty kh; said 'yeh-KHES-kəl'; nickname Chesky).
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, God-strengthens at the root, and biblical.
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How do you pronounce Yecheskel?
Yecheskel is pronounced yeh-KHES-kəl (/jɛˈxɛs.kəl/). Press play above to hear Yecheskel said aloud.
How do you say Yecheskel?
Yecheskel is said yeh-KHES-kəl (/jɛˈxɛs.kəl/). Press play above to hear Yecheskel said aloud.
What does the name Yecheskel mean?
Yecheskel is the Yiddish Ezekiel — Hebrew 'God strengthens; God will strengthen'.
Is Yecheskel a boy or girl name?
Yecheskel is a boy's name.
How popular is Yecheskel?
Yecheskel is a rare name in the U.S.