Eilon: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֵילוֹן
Pronounced ay-LON
Meaning of Eilon
From alon, the oak, a sturdy tree with deep roots. In the Bible, Eilon of Zebulun judged Israel for ten years.
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
וַיִּשְׁפֹּט אַחֲרָיו אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל אֵילוֹן הַזְּבוּלֹנִי וַיִּשְׁפֹּט אֶת־יִשְׂרָאֵל עֶשֶׂר שָׁנִים׃
Eilon in Hebrew
Eilon is written אילון in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵילוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- לLamed
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 97 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningoak tree
- Pronunciationay-LON
- Hebrewאילון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eilon was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Eilon
What does the name Eilon mean?
From alon, the oak, a sturdy tree with deep roots. In the Bible, Eilon of Zebulun judged Israel for ten years.
How do you pronounce Eilon?
Eilon is pronounced ay-LON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eilon in Hebrew?
Eilon is written אילון in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֵילוֹן).
Is Eilon a biblical name?
Yes. Eilon appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Judges 12:11.
What is the gematria of Eilon?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אילון adds up to 97 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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