Jale
jah-LEH
Girl · Arabic
Meaning: Dew, of the dew, of the morning dew
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Yara
Girl · Arabic · Short name
- Meaning
- Small butterfly, water lady, bright
- Pronunciation
- YAR-uh
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Arabic and Brazilian folklore; meaning debated, often butterfly or water lady.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalNature-inspired
Languages in use: Arabic, Brazilian, English
Commonly used in: United States, Brazil, Middle East
Also recorded as Gender-neutral.
Alternate spellings
YarahArabic / English
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Iara
Water nymph in Brazilian folklore who lived in the Amazon River.
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Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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