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Tal
How to Pronounce Tal
Pronounced TAL /ˈtɑːl/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew Tal, 'dew' — a fresh nature word. In Israel it is unisex and leans toward boys; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tal means 'dew' in Hebrew — short, fresh, and nature-rooted. Unisex in Israel with a lean toward boys, it is used here for a girl, which we note (said 'TAL').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, fresh, and short.
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What does the name Tal mean?
Tal is Hebrew for 'dew'; in Israel it is unisex and often a boy's name, which we note.
How do you pronounce Tal?
It's said TAL /ˈtɑːl/ — one syllable.
Is Tal a boy or girl name?
Tal is used here for a girl; in Israel it is unisex and often a boy's name — we note the lean.
How popular is Tal?
Tal is an extremely rare name in the U.S.