Shirel
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shirel
Shirel is a Hebrew name meaning "song of God" or "poem of God," derived from the roots *shir* (song/poem) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
Shirel is a Hebrew name meaning "song of God" or "poem of God," derived from the roots *shir* (song/poem) and *El* (God). It is primarily used in Jewish and Israeli cultures, with modern usage emerging in the 20th century as part of the revival of Hebrew names, though it has no notable historical or biblical precedent.
Shirel currently ranks #8,283 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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