Fishel
Fishel is a Jewish boy name of Yiddish origin, meaning “Little fish”.
| Meaning | Little fish |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Yiddish |
| Written as | פֿישל |
| Pronunciation | FISH-ul |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | United States, Israel |
Meaning and origin of Fishel
Fishel is a Yiddish diminutive of fish, so 'little fish'. It is traditionally paired with the Hebrew name Ephraim, because in Genesis 48 Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh that they should multiply like fish. Yiddish names of this kind, called kinnuyim, often travel alongside a Hebrew partner name, so a boy may be called Ephraim Fishel.
Is Fishel a Jewish name?
Fishel is a Jewish name, used as the Yiddish partner name of Ephraim in line with Jacob's blessing in Genesis.
How popular is Fishel?
Found mainly in Hasidic and other Orthodox communities.
Gifts with the name Fishel
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Spellings and variants of Fishel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fishel mean?
Fishel means 'Little fish'. It is of Yiddish origin.
Is Fishel a Jewish name?
Fishel is a Jewish name, used as the Yiddish partner name of Ephraim in line with Jacob's blessing in Genesis.
How do you pronounce Fishel?
Fishel is pronounced FISH-ul.
Is Fishel a boy or girl name?
Fishel is usually a boy name.