Ayelet: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַיֶּלֶת
Pronounced ah-YEH-let
Meaning of Ayelet
Ayelet is a doe, the female of the ayal: graceful and light of foot. From the Psalms phrase ayelet ha-shachar, the morning star that announces the light of day.
For the Leader; upon Aijeleth ha-Shahar. A Psalm of David.
לַמְנַצֵּחַ עַל־אַיֶּלֶת הַשַּׁחַר מִזְמוֹר לְדָוִד׃
Ayelet in Hebrew
Ayelet is written איילת in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַיֶּלֶת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- יYod
- לLamed
- תTav
Gematria value: 451 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningdoe
- Pronunciationah-YEH-let
- Hebrewאיילת
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Ayelet last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2022, at #149 (93 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #123, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | 149 | 93 |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | 149 | 87 |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 142 | 98 |
| 2017 | 140 | 96 |
| 2016 | 142 | 90 |
| 2015 | 129 | 104 |
| 2014 | 123 | 109 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ayelet
What does the name Ayelet mean?
Ayelet is a doe, the female of the ayal: graceful and light of foot. From the Psalms phrase ayelet ha-shachar, the morning star that announces the light of day.
How do you pronounce Ayelet?
Ayelet is pronounced ah-YEH-let in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ayelet in Hebrew?
Ayelet is written איילת in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַיֶּלֶת).
Is Ayelet a biblical name?
Yes. Ayelet appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 22:1.
How popular is the name Ayelet in Israel?
Ayelet last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2022, at #149 (93 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #123, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Ayelet?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling איילת adds up to 451 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Tav 400).
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