Gazella
gah-ZELL-ah
Gazella is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “From the Hebrew 'gazal', meaning 'gazelle', symbolizing beauty, grace and speed.”, and peaked in popularity in 1915.
What Gazella Means
“From the Hebrew 'gazal', meaning 'gazelle', symbolizing beauty, grace and speed.”
The Story of Gazella
This name captures the swift elegance of a creature renowned for its beauty and speed, a symbol whispered through ancient texts.
Gazella draws its essence from the Hebrew word 'gazal,' meaning 'gazelle.' This ancient root connects the name to the swift antelope, a symbol of grace and agility found in the natural world and in ancient writings.
You picture a daughter who possesses an innate poise and a lighthearted spirit. The name Gazella resonates with the feeling you have for a child who will navigate life with both beauty and a swift, independent mind.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#16 in 1915
Total Births
109
First Recorded
1914
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