masculine Hershel

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Origin:
germanic
Name Root:
Hirsch
Meaning:*
This name derives from a German and Jewish surname Herschel, from the German “Hirsch,” meaning “deer, nimble like a deer, swift as a deer (for a hunter or as a sobriquet).” 1) Hershel of Ostropol (Yiddish: Hershele Ostropoler) is a prominent figure in Jewish humor. Hershele was a prankster from Ostropol, Ukraine, who lived in poverty and targeted the rich and powerful, both Jew and Gentile. 2) Caroline Lucretia Herschel (1750–1848) was a German British astronomer and the sister of astronomer Sir William Herschel with whom she worked throughout both of their careers.

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Numerological Values: #3

Traits associated with the number 3 include advanced social skills and articulation. People with name-number 3 are delightful to speak to and are often successful orators or writers. They have a colorful imagination and enjoy life to the fullest.

Chakra Number: #3
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