Yael (Ibex-woman)
| Root | יעל (y-ʿ-l) |
| Core Meanings | to ascend, to be high, mountain goat (ibex), sure-footed climber |
| Semantic Range | Ibex, mountain goat; by extension one who is sure-footed, agile, or associated with the heights; used as a feminine personal name. |
| Conceptual Significance | Yael is the Kenite woman in Judges 4–5 who decisively defeats Sisera. The imagery of the ibex—sure-footed and dwelling in high, rugged places—aptly reflects strength, independence, and unexpected boldness, qualities embodied in her role in Israel’s deliverance. |
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, feminine singular (HNp). The form is a personal name built directly from the common noun יָעֵל (ibex). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name יָעֵל derives from the noun יָעֵל meaning "ibex" or "mountain goat," an animal known for ascending and dwelling in high crags. As a feminine singular proper noun (HNp), the rendering "Ibex-woman" preserves both the root imagery and the feminine singular form inherent in the name. |
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