| Meaning | praise, he who praised |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hil-lel |
About Hillel
The baby boy name "Hillel" carries deep historical and cultural roots, originating from the Hebrew word "הלל" (hallel), which means "praise" or "to praise." This name has significant ties to Jewish tradition, evoking the memory of Hillel the Elder, a revered sage known for his wisdom and teachings.
Choosing the name Hillel for your baby boy can symbolize a desire for him to grow up to be wise, knowledgeable, and respected, embracing a legacy of learning and understanding. The name's historical prominence in Jewish scholarship adds an extra layer of meaning to its selection.
In addition to its cultural richness, Hillel's simplicity and melodic sound make it a timeless choice for modern parents seeking a name with depth and character. The name's variations, such as Hill and Hilel, offer unique options for personalization while retaining the name's core essence.
Whether drawn to its historical significance or captivated by its melodious charm, Hillel is a name that resonates with tradition and embodies the hope for a bright and learned future for your baby boy.
Variations of Name Hillel
| Hilel |
| Hillell |
| Hilleal |
| Hilleil |
| Hilal |
| Hillal |
Nicknames for Hillel
| Hill |
| Hilly |
| Lel |
| Lelly |
| Hillie |
Famous People Named Hillel
| Hillel the Elder | Jewish sage |
| Hillel Slovak | musician, Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist |
| Hillel Neuer | human rights advocate |
| Hillel Furstenberg | mathematician |
| Hillel Oppenheimer | Israeli politician |
| Hillel Zlatopolsky | Yiddish writer |
| Hillel Kook | Zionist activist |
| Hillel Black | Rabbi and scholar |
| Hillel Raveh | Israeli jurist |
| Hillel Son of Gamaliel II | Talmudic sage |
| Hillel Weiss | Jewish rabbi |
| Hillel Barak | Israeli artist |
| Hillel Bardin | entrepreneur |
| Hillel Singson | Filipino businessman |
| Hillel Schwartz | historian |
| Hillel House | musician |
| Hillel Dayan | Israeli footballer |
| Hillel Schenker | journalist |
| Hillel Storch | architect |
| Hillel Manzi | Israeli basketball player |
Characters Named Hillel
| Hillel Potok | character from Chaim Potok's novels |
| Hillel Totter | character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's stories |
| Hillel Traven | character in Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game" series |
| Hillel Stern | character in Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series |
| Hillel the Younger | character in Guy Gavriel Kay's "The Sarantine Mosaic" series |
| Hillel O'Hara | character in J.D. Salinger's short story "Down at the Dinghy" |
| Hillel Maroubian | character in Douglas Adams' "The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul" |
| Hillel Strauss | character in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" |
| Hillel Fenner | character in Patricia Cornwell's "Scarpetta" series |
| Hillel Norcross | character in John Grisham's "The Testament" |
| Hillel Took | character in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium |
| Hillel Fosyth | character in Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Dispossessed" |
| Hillel Woad | character in Garth Nix's "Old Kingdom" series |
| Hillel Kraye | character in Frank Herbert's "Dune" series |
| Hillel Belmont | character in Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" |
| Hillel Ardos | character in Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series |
| Hillel Quinby | character in Tad Williams' "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn" series |
| Hillel Parr | character in James S.A. Corey's "The Expanse" series |
| Hillel Corbeau | character in Robin Hobb's "The Farseer Trilogy" |
| Hillel Zenith | character in China Miéville's "Bas-Lag" novels |