Gila: meaning of the Hebrew name
גִּילָה
Pronounced gee-LAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Gila
From the Hebrew gil, joy, Gila means deep happiness. A girl's name full of gladness, song and a rejoicing heart.
Gila in Hebrew
Gila is written גילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּילָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- יYod
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 48 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoy
- Pronunciationgee-LAH
- Hebrewגילה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Gila 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 Gila
What does the name Gila mean?
From the Hebrew gil, joy, Gila means deep happiness. A girl's name full of gladness, song and a rejoicing heart.
How do you pronounce Gila?
Gila is pronounced gee-LAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gila in Hebrew?
Gila is written גילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּילָה).
What is the gematria of Gila?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גילה adds up to 48 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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