God is my strength
Pronunciation: HAH-zel
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Hazel is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God is my strength". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: HAH-zel. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Χέιζελ
Ξύλο παλίου, φυτό
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
HAH-zel
IPA
/ˈheɪzəl/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
2
Lucky Day
Wednesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amber
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
According to medieval European folklore, hazel nuts were believed to have magical properties. The Hazel Tree was regarded as sacred and was often associated with fairies and other supernatural beings. In some stories, the Virgin Mary was said to have hidden the Christ Child in a hollow hazel nut, which is why the tree came to be known as the 'Tree of Mary'.
Medieval period (5th-15th centuries)
Hazel was also a common given name for girls during the Middle Ages. It derived from the Old English word ‘hazel’, which means ‘hazel nut’. The name was popular in England and France, and was sometimes given to girls born on or around the feast day of Saint Hazel, a 7th-century Irish monk and bishop.
Middle Ages (5th-15th centuries)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Hazel
A type of tree, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge
הייזל
פיקדוס, צמח שמקורו בארצות הברית
Χέιζελ
Ξύλο παλίου, φυτό
Hazel
Command, leader, tree name
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