Harel

הַרְאֵל

• Gender: Unisex
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: mountain of God

• Harel means "mountain of God" in Hebrew, and its roots run deeper than you might expect. The word appears in the Book of Ezekiel as a reference to the holy altar in Jerusalem, connecting this sleek modern name to the most sacred space in Jewish tradition. It has become a popular unisex choice in Israel, where its two clean syllables feel both contemporary and grounded.

  Polished and professional on the surface, this name carries a meaning that could not be more epic underneath. Harel Skaat, who represented Israel in Eurovision, has given it a contemporary cultural profile. It works seamlessly in both Hebrew and English, and its unisex appeal gives it extra versatility — a strong, nature-adjacent Israeli name with unmistakable spiritual roots.

• Alternate Spellings: Harrell
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Maayan
  ,
  Yaara
  ,
  Kedar
  ,
  Tavor
• Theme: God