BABY NAMES ยท BOY
Yankel
Means โheld by the heelโ
Yiddish origin
Yankel is a Yiddish pet form of Yaakov (Jacob). In the Bible, Jacob is born holding his twin Esau's heel.
IN HEBREW
ืืขื ืงื
Hebrew number value: 260
NAME NUMBER
5
A name full of movement, curiosity and fresh air.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Yanky
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Yankel means "held by the heel". It is a boy's name of Yiddish origin.
How do you write Yankel in Hebrew?
Yankel is usually written ืืขื ืงื in Hebrew. Families sometimes spell it a little differently.
What are nicknames for Yankel?
Popular nicknames for Yankel are Yanky.
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