Little fish
Fishel is a Yiddish diminutive of the name Fishl, which itself is a translation of the Hebrew name Ephraim. It was traditionally used as a secular 'kinnui' or nickname for boys named Ephraim, based on the biblical blessing where Ephraim's descendants are said to multiply like fish.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Hasidic cantor and composer
Rabbi and author of the 'Family First' series
