- Meaning:Yahweh may protect., Yahweh may protect.
- Gender:Boy
- Religion:Judaism
- Origin:Hebrew,Yiddish
More About The Name Yankel
The name Yankel is a variant of the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who replaces". It is a masculine name used predominantly among Jewish communities.
Read MoreAs for its origin, Yankel is derived from the biblical name Jacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for his role in the story of Jacob and Esau, and later became the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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