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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Ibex

Pronunciation:

(ya EL)   [Guide]

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Biblical Names, Jewish Names, Hebrew Names

Used in:

Hebrew speaking countries

Additional info:

The ibex is a type of mountain goat.
In the Old Testament, Yael was a Kenite woman in the time of Deborah who slew Sisera.

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