Tahel: meaning of the Hebrew name
תָּהֶל
Pronounced tah-HEL
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #66 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Tahel
Tahel means "she will shine", from the verse in Job "his sneezings flash forth light." A young Israeli name that expresses light and praise.
Tahel in Hebrew
Tahel is written תהל in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּהֶל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- תTav
- הHe
- לLamed
Gematria value: 435 (Tav 400 + He 5 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningwill shine
- Pronunciationtah-HEL
- Hebrewתהל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Tahel ranked #66 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (269 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #27, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | 269 |
| 2023 | 52 | 337 |
| 2022 | 60 | 311 |
| 2021 | 54 | 347 |
| 2020 | 48 | 366 |
| 2019 | 48 | 405 |
| 2018 | 36 | 473 |
| 2017 | 34 | 494 |
| 2016 | 30 | 559 |
| 2015 | 30 | 557 |
| 2014 | 27 | 576 |
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 Tahel
What does the name Tahel mean?
Tahel means "she will shine", from the verse in Job "his sneezings flash forth light." A young Israeli name that expresses light and praise.
How do you pronounce Tahel?
Tahel is pronounced tah-HEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tahel in Hebrew?
Tahel is written תהל in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּהֶל).
How popular is the name Tahel in Israel?
In 2024, Tahel ranked #66 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (269 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #27, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tahel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תהל adds up to 435 (Tav 400 + He 5 + Lamed 30).
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