Igal
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Igal
Igal is a Hebrew name meaning "he will redeem" or "God will redeem," derived from the root gaal (גאל), which signifies redemption or deliverance.
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Etymology
Igal is a Hebrew name meaning "he will redeem" or "God will redeem," derived from the root gaal (גאל), which signifies redemption or deliverance. The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and appears in the Hebrew Bible, including a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Samuel as one of David's mighty men.
Igal currently ranks #2,955 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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