Hershal
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Hershal means 'deer in the woods'."

From Modern American

The name Hershal has Hebrew origins and is typically a masculine given name. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Hershal at a glance
MeaningHershal means 'deer in the woods'.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
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Origin & history of Hershal
1
Modern American roots
The name Hershal has Hebrew origins and is typically a masculine given name. It is derived from the Hebrew name Hersh, meaning deer or stallion. In Jewish tradition, the animal symbolizes grace, swiftness, and elegance. Hershal is also associated with intelligence, strength, and creativity. Notable people named Hershal include Hershal Grynszpan, a Jewish refugee involved in a historical event that paved the way for the Holocaust. The name Hershal carries a unique charm and represents a connection to nature and its virtues.
2
Root name
The root form of Hershal is Hershal — meaning Hershal means 'deer in the woods'..
3
Modern usage
Hershal remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Hershal?
1918 peak year
Hershal has an uneven popularity history in U.S. records. It does not currently appear in national rankings. In 1918, 26 babies received the name (ranked #1425). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 647.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
26 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,425)
647 All-time total
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Hershal
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
💼Achiever
👑Authoritative
💰Business-minded
🏆Resilient
H8
E5
R9
S1
H8
A1
L3
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
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Personality of Hershal
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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