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מירל


Meaning of the name מירל

Mirel is a delicate and unique feminine name that combines diverse cultural influences and carries deep meanings of admiration and beauty. The name is considered relatively rare in Israel, yet it possesses a special charm that attracts parents seeking a name with an international and refined character. The primary origin of the name is from the French language, where it derives from the word "mirer" meaning to admire, to marvel, or to look at with admiration. This meaning gives the name a dimension of both inner and outer beauty, expressing the desire to give a daughter a name that symbolizes the admiration and love her parents feel toward her. In Jewish culture, the name Mirel also developed as an affectionate form of the name Miriam, one of the most ancient and honored names in Jewish tradition. Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron the High Priest, a great prophetess who accompanied the people of Israel in the desert and led the women in song and dance after the parting of the Red Sea. The connection to Miriam gives the name Mirel significant historical and spiritual depth, linking it to a tradition of female leadership, strong faith, and care for the community. In traditional Jewish communities, especially in Eastern Europe, Mirel was a popular name given to daughters as an expression of affection and hope for a bright future. The name Mirel also carries a sense of gentleness and refined femininity. Its soft sound, ending with the letter 'l', gives it a melodic and pleasant quality to the ear. In a broader sense, the name expresses the idea of deep observation and the ability to appreciate the beauty and goodness in the world. People bearing the name Mirel are often perceived as having a developed aesthetic sensitivity, the ability to understand and appreciate art and beauty, as well as a considerate and loving character. The name is particularly suitable for families wishing to combine rich Jewish tradition with openness to different cultures, expressing the idea of a bridge between worlds - between the honored past and the modern, international present.

The name מירל with vowels

מִירֶל

The name מירל in English

Mirel | Mirell | Mirelle

מירל is mainly suitable for

Boy and Girl

Is the name מירל considered international

Yes

Origin of the name מירל from the Bible

Exodus 15:20 - Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women followed her, with timbrels and dancing

Origin of the name מירל from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Mirel is connected to the Sefirot of Chesed (Kindness) and Tiferet (Beauty), which express the divine desire to bestow goodness and manifest in the world in a harmonious way. The name carries an energy of spiritual observation and the ability to see the inner light in everything.

Gematria value for the name מירל

280

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40

מ

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10

י

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200

ר

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30

ל

Numerology value for the name מירל

1

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40

מ

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10

י

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200

ר

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30

ל

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280

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2

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8

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0

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10

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1

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0

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1

Famous people named מירל

Mirel Reznik - Israeli artist | Meryl Streep - famous American actress with a similar name | Mirel Pulver - attorney and social activist

Names similar to מירל

Total times the name מירל was registered

609 times

Graph of the name מירל

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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