Hillel: meaning of the Hebrew name
הִלֵּל
Pronounced hee-LEL
Meaning of Hillel
Hillel is written הלל or הילל in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
הלל Unisex, Biblical
Hillel comes from hallel, praise, as in "Hallelujah". The name appears in the Book of Judges, and it belonged to Hillel the Elder, who loved peace and pursued peace.
הילל Boy, Biblical
Hillel comes from hallel, praise. A biblical name from the Book of Judges, it is best known through Hillel the Elder, one of the great sages of Israel, who championed humility and love of others.
And after him Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel.
וַיִּשְׁפֹּט אַחֲרָיו אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל עַבְדּוֹן בֶּן־הִלֵּל הַפִּרְעָתוֹנִי׃
Hillel in Hebrew
Hillel is written הלל in Hebrew (with vowel points: הִלֵּל). Other spellings: הילל. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- לLamed
- לLamed
Gematria value: 65 (He 5 + Lamed 30 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningpraise
- Pronunciationhee-LEL
- Hebrewהלל
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsהילל
Popularity in Israel
הלל
In 2024, Hillel (הלל) ranked #33 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (515 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #26, in 4 different years, first in 2018.
In 2024, Hillel (הלל) ranked #57 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (308 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #44, in 2015.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | 515 | 57 | 308 |
| 2023 | 33 | 503 | 52 | 323 |
| 2022 | 27 | 536 | 59 | 304 |
| 2021 | 26 | 604 | 61 | 288 |
| 2020 | 26 | 568 | 60 | 302 |
| 2019 | 26 | 599 | 57 | 317 |
| 2018 | 26 | 604 | 58 | 328 |
| 2017 | 27 | 588 | 57 | 333 |
| 2016 | 29 | 576 | 52 | 390 |
| 2015 | 41 | 431 | 44 | 433 |
| 2014 | 40 | 433 | 57 | 354 |
הילל
Hillel (הילל) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #149 (98 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #138, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | 149 | 98 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 148 | 117 |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 140 | 121 |
| 2015 | 138 | 120 |
| 2014 | 150 | 108 |
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 Hillel
What does the name Hillel mean?
Hillel comes from hallel, praise, as in "Hallelujah". The name appears in the Book of Judges, and it belonged to Hillel the Elder, who loved peace and pursued peace.
How do you pronounce Hillel?
Hillel is pronounced hee-LEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hillel in Hebrew?
Hillel is written הלל in Hebrew (with vowel points: הִלֵּל). Other spellings: הילל.
Is Hillel a biblical name?
Yes. Hillel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Judges 12:13 (spelled הילל).
How popular is the name Hillel in Israel?
In 2024, Hillel (הלל) ranked #33 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (515 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #26, in 4 different years, first in 2018. In 2024, Hillel (הלל) ranked #57 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (308 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #44, in 2015. Hillel (הילל) last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #149 (98 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #138, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Hillel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הלל adds up to 65 (He 5 + Lamed 30 + Lamed 30).
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