Yitzel
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yitzel
Yitzel is a Yiddish diminutive form of Yitzchak (Isaac), derived from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning "he will laugh" or "laughter" from the root צחק (tzchak).
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Etymology
Yitzel is a Yiddish diminutive form of Yitzchak (Isaac), derived from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning "he will laugh" or "laughter" from the root צחק (tzchak). The name is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities and has been borne by various rabbinical and cultural figures throughout Jewish history, particularly among Eastern European Jewish populations.
Yitzel currently ranks #17,925 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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