Find out how popular the first name Jaelina has been for the last 13 years (from 2008 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaelina by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Jaelina is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jaelina.

The history of the first name Jaelina

The name Jaelina has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and culture. It is a feminine form derived from the Hebrew name Jaël, which means "mountain goat" or "ibex." The name Jaël is found in the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to the heroine who killed the Canaanite general Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple.

In the Middle Ages, the name Jaelina appeared in various European regions, particularly in France and Italy. It was likely introduced to these areas through the influence of the Christian church and the dissemination of Biblical stories. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Jaelyna" or "Jaelyne."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaelina is found in the 12th century, when a French noblewoman named Jaelina de Montfort lived. She was a member of the influential Montfort family and played a role in the conflicts between the French crown and the English during the Angevin period.

In the 14th century, an Italian woman named Jaelina Boccaccio was born in Florence. She was the daughter of the renowned author Giovanni Boccaccio, best known for his literary masterpiece, The Decameron.

During the Renaissance period, the name Jaelina gained some popularity in artistic circles. Jaelina Veneziano, born in Venice in 1475, was a celebrated painter and one of the few female artists of her time to achieve recognition.

In the 17th century, Jaelina van der Meer was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her still-life compositions. She was born in Delft in 1630 and was a contemporary of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer.

Another notable figure with the name Jaelina was Jaelina Grimaldi, a 19th-century Italian aristocrat and philanthropist. She was born in 1810 in Genoa and dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes, particularly those focused on education and healthcare for the underprivileged.

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