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Hallel

OriginHebrew
Meaning"praise"

About Hallel

Derived from the Hebrew Halal Hallel is a Jewish prayer in which a series of Psalms are recited. As a name, it is predominantly used on girls, while its counterpart Hillel is favourited for boys. Hallel, however, is in fact a unisex name, popular in Israel in all its forms.

Pronounced ha-LELL.

As of October 2026, Hallel ranked #11146 in US births in 2025 SSA.

Editor's take: The name Hallel is a boy's name meaning "praise".

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