Harel: meaning of the Hebrew name
הַרְאֵל
Pronounced har-EL
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #44 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Harel
Harel is read as har el, "mountain of God", and it is also the name given to the altar in the Book of Ezekiel. The name expresses steadfastness and height.
Harel in Hebrew
Harel is written הראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: הַרְאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- רResh
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 236 (He 5 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmountain of God
- Pronunciationhar-EL
- Hebrewהראל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Harel ranked #44 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (400 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #22, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 400 |
| 2023 | 47 | 374 |
| 2022 | 42 | 441 |
| 2021 | 36 | 506 |
| 2020 | 37 | 487 |
| 2019 | 36 | 515 |
| 2018 | 32 | 568 |
| 2017 | 30 | 595 |
| 2016 | 27 | 657 |
| 2015 | 22 | 724 |
| 2014 | 25 | 634 |
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 Harel
What does the name Harel mean?
Harel is read as har el, "mountain of God", and it is also the name given to the altar in the Book of Ezekiel. The name expresses steadfastness and height.
How do you pronounce Harel?
Harel is pronounced har-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Harel in Hebrew?
Harel is written הראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: הַרְאֵל).
How popular is the name Harel in Israel?
In 2024, Harel ranked #44 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (400 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #22, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Harel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הראל adds up to 236 (He 5 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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