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Hershel (name) means a masculine given name of Yiddish origin, meaning "deer.". Example: “Hershel ran a small shop in the old quarter.”

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A masculine given name of Yiddish origin, meaning "deer."
"Hershel ran a small shop in the old quarter."
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Etymology

Taken from Yiddish הירשעל (hirshel), itself a diminutive of הירש (hirsh, “deer, buck”).

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What does “Hershel” mean?
The word “Hershel” means a masculine given name of Yiddish origin, meaning "deer.".
How do you use “Hershel” in a sentence?
Here is “Hershel” used in a sentence: “Hershel ran a small shop in the old quarter.”
What part of speech is “Hershel”?
“Hershel” is a name.
What is the meaning of Hershel?
"Hershel" (name) means a masculine given name of Yiddish origin, meaning "deer.".