הַרְאֵל

Harel

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Harel is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Mountain of God”.

MeaningMountain of God
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Written asהַרְאֵל
Pronunciationhahr-EL
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Harel

Harel is usually explained as har, mountain, plus El, God, giving 'mountain of God'. The word appears in Ezekiel's vision of the Temple, where it is used for the altar hearth, so some read it as 'altar' or 'hearth of God'. As a personal name it is modern and Israeli, and it is also a common Israeli surname.

Is Harel a Jewish name?

Harel is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, especially in Israel; its root word appears in Ezekiel in connection with the Temple altar.

How popular is Harel?

Used in Israel; rare elsewhere.

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Spellings and variants of Harel

HarrelHariel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harel mean?

Harel means 'Mountain of God'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Harel a Jewish name?

Harel is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, especially in Israel; its root word appears in Ezekiel in connection with the Temple altar.

How do you pronounce Harel?

Harel is pronounced hahr-EL.

Is Harel a boy or girl name?

Harel is usually a boy name.

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