Save Gender Masculine & Feminine Usage Hebrew (Modern, Rare), Hebrew Scripts שי-אל(Hebrew) Pronounced Pron. shie-EL, SHIE-el [key] Other Forms Formsשיאל Meaning & History Hebrew combination of Shai - "gift" and El - "God". When combined, it takes up the meaning of "Gift of God" or "Gift from God". Alternate spelling of Shaiel. Typically a unisex name.