The baby name Mindel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪndəl/ (MIN-del).
Mindel is German in Origin.
The baby name Mindel is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɪndəl/ (MIN-del).
Mindel is German in Origin.
Mindel is a traditional Yiddish feminine given name, typically written Mindl or Mindele in Yiddish, built on the affectionate diminutive -l ending. It most commonly derives from German Minna/Mina - names traceable to the Middle High German word minne, “love” - so Mindel carries the sense of “little beloved.” Some families also connected it to Mina of Hebrew usage (“portion, allotted share”), though the Germanic pathway is the usual one in Ashkenazi naming. It should not be confused with Mendel/Mendele, a masculine name.
The name was widespread among Ashkenazi Jews across Central and Eastern Europe and appears frequently in 18th–20th‑century community records. With immigration, Mindel was often adapted to Minnie, Mina, or the English nickname Mindy; today it persists in Hasidic and other traditional circles and is occasionally revived in broader Jewish communities. Variants and related forms include Mindl, Mindele, Minna, Mina, Mindy, and Minnie.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #904 | 13 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #945 | 11 | 5,933 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mindel is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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