Gayle

gayl'gayl'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Cheerful

MEANING

Joyful

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English word 'gægl', meaning 'merry' or 'joyful'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with happiness and cheerfulness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used both as a given name and surname, with records dating back to the Middle Ages.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Soft

MEANING

Father of exultation

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

From the Hebrew name 'Gail', which means 'father of exultation'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Jewish communities as a given name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used in religious texts and historical records.

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