Yael
yah-EL
Girl · Hebrew
Meaning: Ibex, mountain goat
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Jael
Girl · Hebrew · Short name
- Meaning
- Wild mountain goat, ibex
- Pronunciation
- JAY-ul
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Very rare in United States (2023)
From Hebrew meaning ibex, a wild mountain goat.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
BiblicalNature-inspiredUnique
Languages in use: Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: United States, Israel
Also recorded as Boy and Gender-neutral.
Alternate spellings
YaelHebrew
Modern Hebrew form.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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