Joy, radiance, or gentle
Pronunciation: JAY-luh
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Jayla is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Joy". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JAY-luh. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ἰάλα
Ἰάλα, ἡ ἴαλος, ἡ
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JAY-luh
IPA
/dʒeɪlə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The name Jayla is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name 'Jael'. Jael was a heroine from the Old Testament who saved Israel by killing Sisera, the captain of the Canaanite army, with a tent peg while he slept. This name was in use during the time of the Israelite monarchy (11th-6th centuries BCE).
11th-6th centuries BCE
During the Middle Ages, the name Jayla became associated with the Virgin Mary due to the similarity of the name to 'Jael' and 'Gael', which were believed to be variations of the name 'Mary'. The name Jayla was used as a Marian name in various European countries such as France and Spain.
Medieval period (5th-15th centuries CE)
Translations
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Jayla
Jayla is a feminine given name with Hebrew roots, meaning gift of God, heavenly gift, or God's gift
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Ἰάλα
Ἰάλα, ἡ ἴαλος, ἡ
Jayla
Jayla, nomen femineum, nomen Christianum
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