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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Mountain goat

Jayel is a girl’s name from Hebrew, meaning “mountain goat.” Like Jael, but reimagined for the modern parent, it has strong ties to biblical teaching and is most prominent in the Christian Old Testament. Its similarity to the English word “jail” is also undeniable, but with such captivating qualities, no wonder it makes perfect sense.