What Does the Name Hersh Mean

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The name Hersh comes from Yiddish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hersh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Hersh Name Meaning

YiddishMeans "deer" in Yiddish. The deer is particularly associated with the tribe of Naphtali (see Genesis 49:21).

Origin: YiddishGender: Boy
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1 Hameed
2 Heath
3 Honza
4 Hai
5 Håkan
6 Horácio
7 Hefin
8 Hartley
9 Harun
10 Hartmut
11 Harry
12 Hilbert
13 Haldor
14 Haran
15 Hoebaer
16 Heddwyn
17 Hayim
18 Halvard
19 Herman
20 Hikmat
21 Hirshel
22 Hisein
23 Hallam
24 Hillel
25 Horos
26 Hodei
27 Howard
28 Hrodulf
29 Hemming
30 Hallr
31 Haamid
32 Halvor
33 Hershel
34 Hróaldr
35 Halsten
36 Henryk
37 Harmon
38 Hilaire
39 Herleif
40 Haruki
41 Haimo
42 Hervé
43 Haig
44 Hroðgar
45 Haywood
46 Herta
47 Heydar
48 Helmuth
49 Hankin
50 Hermes
51 Horia
52 Hillar
53 Hideaki
54 Hayyim
55 Haerviu
56 Halldór
57 Horsa
58 Herkus
59 Hartwin
60 Helmold
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