Galila: meaning of the Hebrew name

גְּלִילָה

Pronounced gah-lee-LAH

Meaning of Galila

Galila is named after the Galilee, the green and blossoming region in the north of Israel. A girl's name tied to a much-loved landscape.

Galila in Hebrew

Galila is written גלילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: גְּלִילָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • גGimel
  • לLamed
  • יYod
  • לLamed
  • הHe

Gematria value: 78 (Gimel 3 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningthe Galilee
  • Pronunciationgah-lee-LAH
  • Hebrewגלילה
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Galila 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 Galila

What does the name Galila mean?

Galila is named after the Galilee, the green and blossoming region in the north of Israel. A girl's name tied to a much-loved landscape.

How do you pronounce Galila?

Galila is pronounced gah-lee-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Galila in Hebrew?

Galila is written גלילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: גְּלִילָה).

What is the gematria of Galila?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גלילה adds up to 78 (Gimel 3 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5).

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This name in Hebrew: גלילה