Tal: meaning of the Hebrew name
טַל
Pronounced TAHL
Meaning of Tal
Tal is dew, the morning drops that water the earth, a symbol of quiet blessing and renewal: "May God give you of the dew of heaven."
So God give thee of the dew of heaven, And of the fat places of the earth, And plenty of corn and wine.
וְיִתֶּן־לְךָ הָאֱלֹהִים מִטַּל הַשָּׁמַיִם וּמִשְׁמַנֵּי הָאָרֶץ וְרֹב דָּגָן וְתִירֹשׁ׃
Tal in Hebrew
Tal is written טל in Hebrew (with vowel points: טַל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- טTet
- לLamed
Gematria value: 39 (Tet 9 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningdew
- PronunciationTAHL
- Hebrewטל
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Tal ranked #148 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (89 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #107, in 2014.
Tal last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2018, at #137 (123 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #113, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 148 | 89 | - | - |
| 2023 | 142 | 97 | - | - |
| 2022 | 142 | 104 | - | - |
| 2021 | 139 | 116 | - | - |
| 2020 | 141 | 98 | - | - |
| 2019 | 131 | 115 | - | - |
| 2018 | 122 | 126 | 137 | 123 |
| 2017 | 128 | 110 | 117 | 154 |
| 2016 | 113 | 134 | 132 | 133 |
| 2015 | 111 | 143 | 131 | 130 |
| 2014 | 107 | 155 | 113 | 151 |
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 Tal
What does the name Tal mean?
Tal is dew, the morning drops that water the earth, a symbol of quiet blessing and renewal: "May God give you of the dew of heaven."
How do you pronounce Tal?
Tal is pronounced TAHL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tal in Hebrew?
Tal is written טל in Hebrew (with vowel points: טַל).
Is Tal a biblical name?
Yes. Tal appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 27:28.
How popular is the name Tal in Israel?
In 2024, Tal ranked #148 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (89 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #107, in 2014. Tal last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2018, at #137 (123 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #113, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tal?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling טל adds up to 39 (Tet 9 + Lamed 30).
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