Female Name
Jael
ˈd͡ʒeɪ.əl
ˈd͡ʒeɪl
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
biblical women
currently out of the US top 1000
ends in -el
fauna
goats
isograms
nature
women and death
Writing Systems
יָעֵלAncient Hebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
80/100
classic65%
upper class65%
wholesome65%
strong100%
refined65%
strange140%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Jael originates from the Hebrew name יָעֵל (Yaʿel), meaning 'ibex' or 'mountain goat'. In the Old Testament, Jael is a heroine who aids the Israelites in their war against King Jabin of Hazor by killing Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army, after he seeks refuge in her tent. This act is depicted in the Book of Judges, chapters 4 and 5.
Etymology
Original Form:
יָעֵל (Yaʿel)
Evolution:
The name has retained its original Hebrew form and meaning over centuries, symbolizing strength and agility, akin to the mountain goat.
Source:
Hebrew Bible