Megail Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Variant spelling of Megillah, meaning 'scroll' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Megail
Megail is a name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Megillah, which means 'scroll' in Hebrew. The name Megail is often given to girls and is associated with the Jewish holiday of Purim, during which the biblical Book of Esther, also known as the Megillah, is read. The name carries connotations of celebration, tradition, and storytelling.
Popularity of the Name Megail
The popularity for the name Megail peaked in popularity in the year 1969 with 7 births, which ranked number 9,570 out of 12,472 unique names for that year. Megail had the most male births in 1969 with 7, which ranked number 3,596 out of 5,042 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Megail
Popularity of Megail by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Megail. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Megail in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Megail is a great pick!
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