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Gayla
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Gayla.
Joyful; my father rejoices; merry
Profile summary
Gayla is presented here as a unique girl name with English roots. The current meaning shown for this name is Joyful; my father rejoices; merry. The catalog pronunciation is listed as gaee-lah. Gayla appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Gayla is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Joyful; my father rejoices; merry.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Gayla is grouped as a unique girl name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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