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Gal

gal

/ɡɑːl/

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gal

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Hebrew (Israel)
Meaning
Wave (of water)
Gender
unisex

Pronunciation tips

Name of Israeli actress Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman); in Hebrew the 'g' is always hard; short, crisp single syllable

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