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Yekusiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced yeh-KOO-see-el /jɛˈkuː.si.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: The Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name Yekutiel, a name in the book of Chronicles and, in rabbinic tradition, one of the names given to Moses. It is usually read as 'God will nourish' or 'my hope is in God'; readings differ, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A traditional Ashkenazi name: Yekusiel is Yekutiel, read 'God will nourish' (said 'yeh-KOO-see-el').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningThe Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name Yekutiel, a name in the book of Chronicles and, in rabbinic tradition, one of the names given to Moses. It is usually read as 'God will nourish' or 'my hope is in God'; readings differ, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14152 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219862024

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

Yekusiel is the Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew name Yekutiel, which appears in the book of Chronicles and is counted in rabbinic tradition among the names of Moses. Its meaning is read variously as 'God will nourish' or 'my hope is in God'. It remains a living name in Hasidic and other traditional Jewish communities, often paired with the nickname Kuti (said 'yeh-KOO-see-el').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., chiefly in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, traditional, and cherished where used.

Did you know? In rabbinic tradition, Yekutiel is counted among the names given to Moses — and in Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi families it is said Yekusiel, the form used here.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Yekusiel — Yiddish form of Hebrew Yekutiel; Chronicles; rabbinic name of Moses

Variations

YekutielYekusielKuti

Nicknames

KutiYeki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yekusiel mean?

Yekusiel is the Yiddish form of Hebrew Yekutiel, usually read as 'God will nourish' or 'my hope is in God'. Readings differ, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yekusiel?

It's said yeh-KOO-see-el /jɛˈkuː.si.ɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yekusiel a boy or girl name?

Yekusiel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yekusiel?

Yekusiel is very rare in the U.S., used chiefly in Orthodox Jewish families.

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