Shaindel is a unique and captivating female given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "shain," which means "beauty." The name is often associated with Shaindel, the protagonist in the Yiddish folk tale "The Tale of Shaindel." This story, first published in 1864 by I.L. Peretz, tells the tale of a woman who outsmarts her husband and transforms their marriage through her intelligence and wit. As such, the name Shaindel has become synonymous with cleverness and resilience in Jewish culture.
"The name Shaindel experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable surge starting from 1994, peaking in 2021."