Gale

geyl'gayl'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Strong

MEANING

A strong wind

ORIGIN

Anglo-Saxon

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English word 'galan,' meaning 'to sing or chant'

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with strength and nature due to its meaning.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used as both a masculine and feminine name, often in English-speaking countries.

🇮🇱Hebrew
One-syllable

MEANING

Wave

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'gal,' meaning 'wave' or 'wave of the sea'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, the name can symbolize fluidity and movement.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Jewish communities as a name reflecting natural elements.

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