Gahl

Gahl Meaning & Origin

About Gahl
The surname Gahl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gale," meaning "cheerful" or "merry." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was known for their cheerful or lively nature. The name Gahl may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Gavriel," meaning "God is my strength." Overall, the surname Gahl signifies a person with a joyful and optimistic disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gahl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gahl: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gahl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gahl is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/gahl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gahl in Braille

Here's how to represent Gahl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gahl in braille

How to sign the name Gahl using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gahl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gahl in sign language

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