Hillel is derived from the Hebrew halal meaning "praise." It was the name of a minor character in the Old Testament. Its most famous bearer was probably Rabbi Hillel the Elder, a Jewish scholar and religious leader who died around 10 CE. Hillel
Hillel is derived from the Hebrew halal meaning "praise." It was the name of a minor character in the Old Testament. Its most famous bearer was probably Rabbi Hillel the Elder, a Jewish scholar and religious leader who died around 10 CE.