Dekel: meaning of the Hebrew name
דֶּקֶל
Pronounced DEH-kel
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Dekel
Dekel is the tall, upright date palm, a symbol of growth, stability and grace. An Israeli nature name for boys and girls.
Dekel in Hebrew
Dekel is written דקל in Hebrew (with vowel points: דֶּקֶל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- דDalet
- קQof
- לLamed
Gematria value: 134 (Dalet 4 + Qof 100 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpalm tree
- PronunciationDEH-kel
- Hebrewדקל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Dekel was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Dekel
What does the name Dekel mean?
Dekel is the tall, upright date palm, a symbol of growth, stability and grace. An Israeli nature name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Dekel?
Dekel is pronounced DEH-kel in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Dekel in Hebrew?
Dekel is written דקל in Hebrew (with vowel points: דֶּקֶל).
What is the gematria of Dekel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דקל adds up to 134 (Dalet 4 + Qof 100 + Lamed 30).
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