Zelig name meaning
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What does Zelig mean?
Unwonted Zelig's origin is Yiddish, meaning of Zelig is "Blessed or Happy" and is used principally in Yiddish is used for baby boys.
How do I pronounce Zelig?
The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Zelig is z(e)-lig.
Variants of Zelig
How popular is the name Zelig?
Zelig is an uncommon baby name in United States, its highest ever rank is 7473 (2015) in its 17 years run on United States naming chart. Over 117 people have been named Zelig in United States.
Zelig is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. Also, Zelig is a familiar name in Israel. As per our research, over 800 people has been named Zelig globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7702 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8256 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7037 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6759 | 12 |
| 2017 | 9680 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10730 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7487 | 10 |
| 2013 | 7537 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8150 | 9 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Zelig
Letter G associates your personality with abilities that start with letter “g” like great, graceful, gigantic, gourmand, generous, good, gregarious, gainful, and golden. You prefer being compassionate and generous. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. If number 5 is your soul urge no it reveals your constant care of your soul and body. Use your influence to make people do good and become the best versions of themselves.
If you like Zelig, you would love these names
- Hirshel - Of Yiddish origin, Hirshel bestowed upon baby boys which is used prevalently in Yiddish, Hirshel means "Deer Hart". Hirshel is short version of Hirsh.
- Selman - Queer boy name Selman means "Perfectly Healthy" and is used in Yiddish is of Hebrew and Arabic origin
- Shneur - Infrequent boy name Shneur means "Senior" has its origin in Yiddish
- Shemuel - Shemuel's meaning is His Name is God and Name of One of the King in Bible is used principally in Yiddish has its origin in Hebrew is a baby boy name. Shemuel is resultant of Samuel.
- Lieber - Originated from Germanic, Lieber bestowed upon boys which is used chiefly in Yiddish, Lieber means "Loved One"
Famous people named Zelig
- Zelig Pliskin, Orthodox Jewish rabbi, writer, lecturer, and author of more than 25 books, including 'Gateway to Happiness'
- Zelig Kalmanovich, Litvak Jewish philologist, translator, historian
- Zelig Reuven Bengis, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem for the Edah HaChareidis
Lists having Zelig
- Boy names beginning with Z
- English Boy Names
- Yiddish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Blessed
- Baby Names that mean Happy
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths