Jogaila

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"he who brings happiness" or "he who is born of the gods"
Pronunciation
yo-GIE-lu(Lithuanian)
yo-GUY-lah (Lithuanian), Yah-GYEH-wo (Polish)
Popularity
Jogaila is a very uncommon name and is not ranked among the top baby names in any country.

cartoon of the name Jogaila
Cartoon of Jogaila

Jogaila Name meanings & History

"he who brings happiness" or "he who is born of the gods". Derived from the Lithuanian verb joti meaning "to ride horseback" combined with old Lithuanian gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful". Also compare the modern Lithuanian noun galia meaning "power, might, force".This name was borne by a 15th-century Grand Duke of Lithuania, who eventually went on to also become King of Poland. Jogaila is primarily used in Lithuania and Poland.

Zodiac Sign of Jogaila: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jogaila:

J: Journal,Jester,Judicial,Joy,Journey,Justice

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate

G: Genuine,Gregarious,Go-getter,Goof-off

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Lazy,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Legal

Jogaila is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Jogaila is likely the historical figure mentioned above, Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland.

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