Goel: meaning of the Hebrew name
גּוֹאֵל
Pronounced go-EL
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Goel
One who redeems and saves, from ge'ula, redemption. Goel expresses hope for deliverance, as in the verse "A redeemer shall come to Zion."
Goel in Hebrew
Goel is written גואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גּוֹאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- וVav
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 40 (Gimel 3 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningredeemer
- Pronunciationgo-EL
- Hebrewגואל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Goel was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Goel
What does the name Goel mean?
One who redeems and saves, from ge'ula, redemption. Goel expresses hope for deliverance, as in the verse "A redeemer shall come to Zion."
How do you pronounce Goel?
Goel is pronounced go-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Goel in Hebrew?
Goel is written גואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גּוֹאֵל).
What is the gematria of Goel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גואל adds up to 40 (Gimel 3 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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