Hillel - Unique Names

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Hillel

/hɪˈlɛl/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Praise

Represents devotion, reverence, and the act of honoring God through righteous living and study.

Symbolism

Embodies humility, wisdom, peace, and the pursuit of justice; associated with enlightenment and moral leadership.

Etymology: Derived from the Hebrew name 'Hillel' (הִלֵּל), meaning 'to praise' or 'one who praises,' from the root word 'halal,' which means 'to shine' or 'to boast.' The name is famously borne by Hillel the Elder, a first-century BCE Jewish sage and founder of the House of Hillel, a school of thought in Rabbinic Judaism.

Style & Origin

traditional

sophisticated

ancient

Cultural Background

Rooted in ancient Hebrew tradition, Hillel is historically significant in Jewish culture as the name

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