Yael at a glance
- Meaning
- Mountain goat, ascent
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- YAEL
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Yaela, Yaelie, Yaelia, Yaella, Yaelee, Yaelli
Lucky details for Yael
- Number
- 1
- Color
- Golden Yellow
- Stone
- Ruby
- Flower
- Sunflower
- Day
- Sunday
- Planet
- Sun
- Zodiac
- Leo
- Metal
- Gold
Yael is a Hebrew name meaning “mountain goat, ascent”. Parents choose Yael for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with independent, pioneering, naturally in charge. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Yael reduce to 1, a number linked with Sun and with people who are confident, original, decisive, protective of family.
Numerology
Chaldean value 1 — Independent, pioneering, naturally in charge.
Personality
Independent, pioneering, naturally in charge
Positive Traits
Confident, original, decisive, protective of family
Negative Traits
Can be stubborn and dislikes being told what to do
Career Suggestions
Entrepreneurship, leadership roles, design, sport
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FAQs about the name Yael
What does the name Yael mean?
Yael means “mountain goat, ascent” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Yael a boy or girl name?
Yael is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Yael?
Yael is pronounced YAEL (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Yael?
The lucky number for Yael is 1, ruled by Sun.
What are good nicknames for Yael?
Popular short forms include Yaei, Yay.
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