Gilat: meaning of the Hebrew name
גִּילַת
Pronounced gee-LAT
Meaning of Gilat
Gilat means joy and gladness, from the verse in Isaiah "rejoicing with joy and singing" (gilat veranen).
It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice, Even with joy and singing; The glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, The excellency of Carmel and Sharon; They shall see the glory of the LORD, The excellency of our God.
פָּרֹחַ תִּפְרַח וְתָגֵל אַף גִּילַת וְרַנֵּן כְּבוֹד הַלְּבָנוֹן נִתַּן־לָהּ הֲדַר הַכַּרְמֶל וְהַשָּׁרוֹן הֵמָּה יִרְאוּ כְבוֹד־יְהֹוָה הֲדַר אֱלֹהֵינוּ׃
Gilat in Hebrew
Gilat is written גילת in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּילַת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- יYod
- לLamed
- תTav
Gematria value: 443 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningjoy
- Pronunciationgee-LAT
- Hebrewגילת
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Gilat 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 Gilat
What does the name Gilat mean?
Gilat means joy and gladness, from the verse in Isaiah "rejoicing with joy and singing" (gilat veranen).
How do you pronounce Gilat?
Gilat is pronounced gee-LAT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gilat in Hebrew?
Gilat is written גילת in Hebrew (with vowel points: גִּילַת).
Is Gilat a biblical name?
Yes. Gilat appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 35:2.
What is the gematria of Gilat?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גילת adds up to 443 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Tav 400).
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