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Anshel

אַנשיל

A Yiddish adaptation of Anselm, also used as a vernacular form of Asher.

Meaning and origin

Anshel is a Yiddish masculine name that represents how Anselm appears in Jewish tradition, while also serving as an everyday rendering of the Hebrew name Asher.

How to pronounce Anshel

English (US)AHN-shul

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