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Gaela

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GAY-lah'GAY-luh'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
Joyful

MEANING

Joyful or merry

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name Gael, which is a term for people of Gaelic descent

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Gaela is seen as a variant of Gael, often used to convey a sense of happiness or liveliness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name has been used in English-speaking regions, particularly among those with Irish or Scottish heritage.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

God redeems

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Hebrew name Gael

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, names often carry spiritual significance, and Gaela may be associated with divine redemption.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in Jewish communities, reflecting its spiritual connotations.

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FAQs About Gaela

The name Gaela means "joyful or merry" in English, "God redeems" in Hebrew.
Gaela has Celtic and Hebrew origins. Derived from the name Gael, which is a term for people of Gaelic descent
Gaela is pronounced GAY-lah (GAY-luh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Gaela include Gae, Lala.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Gaela include Aidan, Brenna, Liam, Fiona.
The most common spelling is Gaela. Alternative spellings include Gaila, Gala.