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Bookmark or Share- Yael - Name Meaning and OriginThe name Yael is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, it means "mountain goat" or "ibex," which symbolizes strength, agility, and independence. Yael is also a biblical name, referring to a courageous and resourceful woman in the Old Testament who played a significant role in the Israelite victory over the Canaanites.
- The History of Yael From the Bible - Learn ReligionsToday, Yael is a name that is still given to girls and is especially popular in the Jewish culture. Pronounced ya-EL, it's a name of Hebrew origin that means "mountain goat," specifically the Nubian ibex.
- Yael Name Meaning & Origin | Middle Names for Yael - Moms Who ThinkPopular for centuries, particularly among Jewish people, Yael originated as a baby name for girls but it's becoming popular for boys in the United States in more recent years. It pairs well with many middle names, particularly classic one-syllable names, like Claire and Rose.
- Yael (name) - WikipediaYael (Hebrew: יָעֵל, pronounced; also spelled Jael) is a given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of biblical figure Jael , who saved the Israelites by killing Sisera , commander of the Canaanite king Jabin 's army, by hammering a tent peg through his temple while asleep in her tent.
- Who Was Yael? - My Jewish LearningYael is a surrogate mother for Sisera, promising him that no harm will come to him, giving him milk, and tucking him in. Some have suggested fancifully that Yael covers Sisera with her body—that is, she has intercourse with him—but this is unsupported by the text.
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