Eshel: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֵשֶׁל
Pronounced E-shel
Meaning of Eshel
Eshel is the tamarisk tree that grows in the Negev. According to the Bible, Abraham planted a tamarisk in Beersheba and called there on the name of God.
And Abraham planted a tamarisk-tree in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God.
וַיִּטַּע אֶשֶׁל בִּבְאֵר שָׁבַע וַיִּקְרָא־שָׁם בְּשֵׁם יְהֹוָה אֵל עוֹלָם׃
Eshel in Hebrew
Eshel is written אשל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵשֶׁל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- שShin
- לLamed
Gematria value: 331 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningtamarisk tree
- PronunciationE-shel
- Hebrewאשל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eshel 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 Eshel
What does the name Eshel mean?
Eshel is the tamarisk tree that grows in the Negev. According to the Bible, Abraham planted a tamarisk in Beersheba and called there on the name of God.
How do you pronounce Eshel?
Eshel is pronounced E-shel in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eshel in Hebrew?
Eshel is written אשל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵשֶׁל).
Is Eshel a biblical name?
Yes. Eshel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 21:33.
What is the gematria of Eshel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אשל adds up to 331 (Alef 1 + Shin 300 + Lamed 30).
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