Igael as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Igael

What is the meaning of the name Igael ?

The baby name Igael is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ee-GAH-el (IPA: /iˈɡa.ɛl/).

Igael is Hebrew in Origin.

Igael is a Hebrew given name from the root g-ʾ-l (ג־א־ל), “to redeem, deliver.” It is commonly interpreted as “he will redeem” or, by theophoric reading, “may God redeem.” The spelling reflects a variant transliteration of Yigael/Yigal (Hebrew יִגְאַל / יגאל); related forms include Yigal, Yigael, Igal, and the French Yigaël. Pronounced yee-gah-EL or ee-gah-EL, depending on language, it is distinct from the Breton/Celtic name Gaël.

In the Hebrew Bible, Igal (a cognate form) appears among the twelve scouts sent by Moses (Numbers 13:7) and as a warrior in King David’s retinue (2 Samuel 23:36). The name was revived in modern Hebrew and gained steady usage in 20th‑century Israel, borne by figures such as Yigael Yadin (archaeologist and statesman) and Yigal Allon (general, politician). Today, Igael remains uncommon outside Hebrew‑speaking communities but appeals to parents seeking a compact biblical name with a hopeful, redemptive sense.

⚙ Igael is a genuine rarity. We hold just 10 recorded uses of it, from 4 countries.