| Meaning | may God live |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ye-chi-el |
About Yechiel
This name resonates with spiritual depth and cultural heritage, connecting a child to generations of tradition and wisdom. It carries the weight of history while remaining vibrant in contemporary contexts. Families who select this name often do so to honor their ancestry and maintain important cultural ties, creating a living bridge between past and future. The name's distinctive syllables create a memorable impression, ensuring individuality in any setting. It speaks to parents who value their cultural identity and wish to pass this pride to the next generation. The pronunciation may require initial explanation in some contexts, but this often becomes an opportunity for meaningful conversation about family history and values. For those seeking a name that reflects deep-rooted faith and cultural continuity, this choice offers profound significance that extends far beyond mere identification.
Variations of Name Yechiel
| Yichiel |
| Yeciel |
| Yechiell |
| Yichiell |
| Yeciell |
| Yecheal |
| Yicheal |
| Yechiil |
| Yekhiel |
| Yekhial |
| Yekheal |
Nicknames for Yechiel
| Yech |
| Eli |
| Chiel |
Famous People Named Yechiel
| Yechiel Eckstein | Founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews |
| Yechiel Mohar | Israeli footballer |
| Yechiel Kadishai | Israeli poet and writer |
| Yechiel Michel Feinstein | Renowned rabbinic authority |
| Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg | Prominent Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva |
| Yechiel Mechel Rabinowicz | Hasidic Rebbe and leader |
| Yechiel Szeintuch | Israeli chess player |
| Yechiel Halpert | Polish-Israeli painter |
| Yechiel Shlomo Mintz | Israeli violinist |
| Yechiel Brand | Lithuanian Jewish writer and editor |
Characters Named Yechiel
| Yechiel Stein | Character in Chaim Potok's novel "The Chosen" |
| Yechiel Cohen | Character in Aharon Appelfeld's novel "Badenheim 1939" |
| Yechiel Dresner | Character in Chaim Grade's novel "The Yeshiva" |
| Yechiel Broner | Character in Shmuel Yosef Agnon's novel "The Bridal Canopy" |
| Yechiel Lipa | Character in Yosef Haim Brenner's novel "Breakdown and Bereavement" |
| Yechiel Aryeh | Character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's short stories |
| Yechiel Ziskind | Character in Chaim Grade's novel "Rabbis and Wives" |
| Yechiel Abramovitch | Character in Michael Chabon's novel "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" |
| Yechiel Eckstein | Character in Chaim Potok's novel "The Promise" |
| Yechiel Kaufman | Character in Rebecca Goldstein's novel "The Mind-Body Problem" |