Yaela at a glance
- Meaning
- Mountain goat, ascent
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- YAE-la
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Yael, Yaelie, Yaelia, Yaella, Yaelee, Yaelli
Lucky details for Yaela
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Yaela is a Hebrew name meaning “mountain goat, ascent”. It is a spelling variant of Yael and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Yaela for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Yaela reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Yaela
What does the name Yaela mean?
Yaela means “mountain goat, ascent” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Yaela a boy or girl name?
Yaela is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Yaela?
Yaela is pronounced YAE-la (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Yaela?
The lucky number for Yaela is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Yaela?
Popular short forms include Yaei, Yael, Yaey, Yay.
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