Pessel
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pessel
Pessel is a Yiddish diminutive of Pessach (Passover), derived from Hebrew pesaḥ, meaning "to pass over" or "to spare." The name was traditionally given to Jewish children born during or near Passover and is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
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Etymology
Pessel is a Yiddish diminutive of Pessach (Passover), derived from Hebrew pesaḥ, meaning "to pass over" or "to spare." The name was traditionally given to Jewish children born during or near Passover and is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
Pessel currently ranks #17,095 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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