Yael
Yael is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “mountain goat, to ascend.”
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how do you pronounce Yael?
yah-EL
where does the name Yael come from?
A Hebrew name meaning ibex, a nimble mountain goat native to the region.
Yael is the modern Hebrew spelling of the biblical Jael, the heroine who killed the Canaanite general Sisera with a tent peg. The mountain goat (ibex) symbolizes sure-footedness and the ability to climb to great heights. Yael is extremely popular in Israel, combining feminine beauty with the fierce courage of its biblical namesake.
the history of Yael
In the Bible Yael, or Jael, saves the Israelites by killing Sisera, commander of the Canaanite king Jabin's army. As of 2018 Yael was one of the most common girls' names in Israel.
who are famous people named Yael?
- Yael Stone (Australian actress, Orange Is the New Black)
- Yael Dayan (Israeli politician and author, daughter of Moshe Dayan)
what are the nicknames and variants of Yael?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Yael?
what names go well with Yael?
Sibling names that share Yael's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Yael
What does the name Yael mean?
Yael means “mountain goat, to ascend”.
What is the origin of the name Yael?
Yael comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Jael.
How popular is the name Yael?
Yael has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Yael a boy or girl name?
Yael is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Yael?
Yael is pronounced yah-EL, with 2 syllables.
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