Jael Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jael Name at a Glance

Name	Jael
Meaning	Wild goat. In the Old Testament, Jael committed murder by driving a tent peg through a male guest's head.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jael Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jael means “Wild goat. In the Old Testament, Jael committed murder by driving a tent peg through a male guest's head”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jael Name Origin

Our database records Jael under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jael a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jael is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jael

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