Etymology and Meaning
Sigal (also written Sigalit) is a Hebrew name that means "violet flower" in Hebrew. The name is derived from the word "sigal" (סִיגַל), which refers to the violet flower. It is a relatively modern Hebrew name, often associated with the beauty and delicacy of the flower.
The name Sigal also exists as a surname, with a different etymology: it is a variant of Segal, itself a Hebrew surname derived from an acronym of seh-gan leviya ("assistant to the Levite"). This surname is common among Ashkenazi Jews.
Notable Bearers
While Sigal as a given name is not widely known, one prominent figure is Sigal Ben Yehuda, an Israeli actress and model. The name Sigalit, the feminine variant, is more common.
Related Names
The name Sigal is closely related to Sigalit, which is a variant also means "violet flower" in Hebrew. Both names share the same floral meaning and are used primarily in Hebrew-speaking communities.
- Meaning: Violet flower
- Origin: Hebrew
- Type: Given name (feminine)
- Usage: Especially among Hebrew speakers in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.