Shirel: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁירְאֵל
Pronounced sheer-EL
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Shirel
Shirel is written שיראל or שיר אל in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
שיראל Girl, Modern Hebrew
Shirel means a song to God, joining shir, song, with el, God. A modern Israeli girl's name of thanksgiving and joy.
שיר אל Girl, Modern Hebrew
Shirel means a song to God, an Israeli combination of shir, song, and El, God, that connects music with faith. It is a melodic name of thanksgiving for a girl.
Shirel in Hebrew
Shirel is written שיראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁירְאֵל). Other spellings: שיר אל. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- רResh
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 541 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninga song to God
- Pronunciationsheer-EL
- Hebrewשיראל
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsשיר אל
Popularity in Israel
שיראל
Shirel (שיראל) last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #147 (91 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #103, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | 147 | 91 |
| 2022 | 148 | 97 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | 145 | 92 |
| 2019 | 140 | 105 |
| 2018 | 127 | 118 |
| 2017 | 124 | 115 |
| 2016 | 125 | 115 |
| 2015 | 113 | 141 |
| 2014 | 103 | 163 |
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 Shirel
What does the name Shirel mean?
Shirel means a song to God, joining shir, song, with el, God. A modern Israeli girl's name of thanksgiving and joy.
How do you pronounce Shirel?
Shirel is pronounced sheer-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shirel in Hebrew?
Shirel is written שיראל in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁירְאֵל). Other spellings: שיר אל.
How popular is the name Shirel in Israel?
Shirel (שיראל) last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #147 (91 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #103, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shirel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שיראל adds up to 541 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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