Berel

Meaning of Berel

Berel is a Yiddish name meaning “little bear”—a cozy image that wraps around a child like a soft wool shawl on a cool Delhi morning. Rooted in Dov-Ber, it carries the gentle courage of a forest friend. In the U.S., about ten babies a year are named Berel, holding steady around the 900th rank—quietly thriving, like monsoon rains coaxing blossoms. Pronounced BEH-rel (/bəˈrɛl/), it’s straightforward and sweet, with no fluff—just pure warmth. For families blending Indian warmth with Jewish tradition, Berel feels like a comforting cup of chai sprinkled with cardamom—familiar yet delightfully new. The name celebrates bravery in miniature—an inspired choice for a little one ready to leave a gentle yet unforgettable pawprint on the world.

Pronunciation

Yiddish

• Pronunced as BEH-rel (/bəˈrɛl/)

• Beril
• Berle
• Beren