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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Doe (young female deer)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-yeh-LET
Ayelet is a Hebrew name that means "doe," as in a young female deer. You may see it translated as "morning star," but that comes from the biblical phrase "Ayelet HaShachar" ("doe of the dawn") in Psalm 22, not from the name Ayelet on its own — on its own, it simply means doe.
Meaning & Origin of Ayelet
Meaning: Doe (young female deer).
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Doe, or morning star Actually: 'Morning star' comes from the biblical phrase 'Ayelet HaShachar' ('doe of the dawn,' Psalm 22), not from the literal meaning of the name Ayelet itself, which is simply 'doe.'
How to Pronounce Ayelet
ah-yeh-LETIPA /aɪˈjɛlɛt/
Popularity of Ayelet
Ayelet hit its highest U.S. usage in 2023, when 45 babies were given the name, ranking it #3475. By 2024 it had dropped to #5027, with just 26 babies recorded.
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FAQ
What does the name Ayelet mean?
Doe (young female deer).
How do you pronounce Ayelet?
Ayelet is pronounced ah-yeh-LET (IPA: /aɪˈjɛlɛt/).
Is Ayelet a popular name right now?
Ayelet peaked at #3475 in 2023 and is ranked #5027 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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