Maisel
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Maisel
Maisel is a Yiddish diminutive form derived from the Hebrew name Meir or Moshe, meaning "one who brings light" (from Meir) or "drawn from water" (from Moshe), with the -sel suffix indicating a diminutive or endearment form.
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Etymology
Maisel is a Yiddish diminutive form derived from the Hebrew name Meir or Moshe, meaning "one who brings light" (from Meir) or "drawn from water" (from Moshe), with the -sel suffix indicating a diminutive or endearment form. The name was primarily used among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe, with notable historical bearers including members of the prominent Maisel family of Prague, who were wealthy merchants and community leaders during the Renaissance period.
Maisel currently ranks #12,681 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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