What origin is the name Yigal?

Yigal comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Yigal — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Yigal

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yigal

Yigal

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Yigal (יגאל) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Derived from the Hebrew verb 'yigal', meaning 'he will redeem'. Traditionally used to express hope for divine salvation.".

Parents who choose Yigal pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Derived from the Hebrew verb 'yigal', meaning 'he will redeem'. Traditionally used to express hope for divine salvation.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: יגאל
Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Hebrew verb 'yigal', meaning 'he will redeem'. Traditionally used to express hope for divine salvation.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as יגאל

Quick answers about Yigal

What does Yigal mean?

Yigal is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Derived from the Hebrew verb 'yigal', meaning 'he will redeem'. Traditionally used to express hope for divine salvation.".

How popular is Yigal?

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Sister names that go with Yigal

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

How to say Yigal

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Yigal.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Yigal

Yigal means "Derived from the Hebrew verb 'yigal', meaning 'he will redeem'. Traditionally used to express hope for divine salvation." — these names share that spirit.

Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Joseph — "Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning 'God will add'. In the Bible, Joseph is a son of Jacob and also the husband of Mary." (Hebrew)
Isaac — "Isaac comes from the Hebrew Yitzchaq, meaning 'he will laugh'. Isaac is the son of Abraham and Sarah." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)