What Does the Name Jael Mean
The name Jael comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jael below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Jael Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name יָעֵל (Ya'el) meaning "ibex, mountain goat". This name appears in the Old Testament belonging to the wife of Heber the Kenite. After Sisera, the captain of the Canaanite army, was...
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