Elad: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶלְעָד
Pronounced el-AD
Meaning of Elad
Elad joins el, God, with ad, forever: God is eternal. A biblical name from the tribe of Ephraim, expressing faith and permanence.
and Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son - and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath that were born in the land slew, because they came down to take away their cattle.
וְזָבָד בְּנוֹ וְשׁוּתֶלַח בְּנוֹ וְעֵזֶר וְאֶלְעָד וַהֲרָגוּם אַנְשֵׁי־גַת הַנּוֹלָדִים בָּאָרֶץ כִּי יָרְדוּ לָקַחַת אֶת־מִקְנֵיהֶם׃
Elad in Hebrew
Elad is written אלעד in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְעָד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- עAyin
- דDalet
Gematria value: 105 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is eternal
- Pronunciationel-AD
- Hebrewאלעד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Elad last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #126 (134 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #100, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - |
| 2015 | 126 | 134 |
| 2014 | 100 | 174 |
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 Elad
What does the name Elad mean?
Elad joins el, God, with ad, forever: God is eternal. A biblical name from the tribe of Ephraim, expressing faith and permanence.
How do you pronounce Elad?
Elad is pronounced el-AD in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elad in Hebrew?
Elad is written אלעד in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְעָד).
Is Elad a biblical name?
Yes. Elad appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 7:21.
How popular is the name Elad in Israel?
Elad last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2015, at #126 (134 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #100, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Elad?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלעד adds up to 105 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70 + Dalet 4).
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