name
Yael
yah-EL
/jɑːˈɛl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
yael
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Hebrew (Israel/worldwide)
- Meaning
- Mountain goat; ibex
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
A biblical name (Judges); the 'y' sound begins like English 'y'; popular in Israel and increasingly worldwide
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