Sarel: meaning of the Hebrew name
שַׂרְאֵל
Pronounced sar-EL
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Sarel
Sarel is a short form of Yisrael (Israel), recalling the verse "for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed." An Israeli boy's name common in the religious community.
Sarel in Hebrew
Sarel is written שראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׂרְאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- רResh
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 531 (Shin 300 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningshort for Israel
- Pronunciationsar-EL
- Hebrewשראל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Sarel 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 Sarel
What does the name Sarel mean?
Sarel is a short form of Yisrael (Israel), recalling the verse "for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed." An Israeli boy's name common in the religious community.
How do you pronounce Sarel?
Sarel is pronounced sar-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Sarel in Hebrew?
Sarel is written שראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: שַׂרְאֵל).
What is the gematria of Sarel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שראל adds up to 531 (Shin 300 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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