Mendel
Meaning of Mendel
Mendel is a male name with Yiddish origin. It is pronounced as MEN-del (/ˈmɛn.dɛl/) in Yiddish. The name has variations such as Mandel. In the United States, Mendel has been given to newborn boys since at least 1912. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it remains a recognizable and unique choice for parents looking for a traditional yet uncommon name. In recent years, Mendel has ranked between 1769 and 2346 in terms of occurrence. With its rich history and cultural significance, Mendel makes an interesting and meaningful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Yiddish
- Pronunced as MEN-del (/ˈmɛn.dɛl/)
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Notable People Named Mendel
| Mendel Sachs was an American theoretical physicist known for proposing a unified field theory combining the fundamental forces of nature. |
| Mordka Mendel Grossman, born in 1913, was a photographer and worker in the Statistical Department of the Litzmannstadt Ghetto, who tragically died during the death marches in 1945. |
| Mendel Balberyszski was a Lithuanian Jew, Polish politician, and Holocaust survivor known for his book Stronger Than Iron, which provides an eyewitness account of the destruction of the Vilna Ghetto. |
| Mendel Kaplan (1936–2009) was a South African Jewish industrialist executive, philanthropist, and community activist known for his work with the firm Cape Gate. |
