Gil: meaning of the Hebrew name
גִּיל
Pronounced GEEL
Meaning of Gil
Gil means great joy and gladness, as in "be glad and rejoice." A short biblical word full of happiness, for both boys and girls.
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever In that which I create; For, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, And her people a joy.
כִּי־אִם־שִׂישׂוּ וְגִילוּ עֲדֵי־עַד אֲשֶׁר אֲנִי בוֹרֵא כִּי הִנְנִי בוֹרֵא אֶת־יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם גִּילָה וְעַמָּהּ מָשׂוֹשׂ׃
Gil in Hebrew
Gil is written גיל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּיל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- יYod
- לLamed
Gematria value: 43 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoy
- PronunciationGEEL
- Hebrewגיל
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Gil 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 Gil
What does the name Gil mean?
Gil means great joy and gladness, as in "be glad and rejoice." A short biblical word full of happiness, for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Gil?
Gil is pronounced GEEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gil in Hebrew?
Gil is written גיל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּיל).
Is Gil a biblical name?
Yes. Gil appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 65:18.
What is the gematria of Gil?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גיל adds up to 43 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30).
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