Hilay: meaning of the Hebrew name
הילאי
Pronounced hee-LAI
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Hilay
Hilay is a new Israeli name derived from hila, the halo or ring of light around the head. A name that expresses radiance and loftiness.
Hilay in Hebrew
Hilay is written הילאי in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- הHe
- יYod
- לLamed
- אAlef
- יYod
Gematria value: 56 (He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninghalo
- Pronunciationhee-LAI
- Hebrewהילאי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Hilay 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 Hilay
What does the name Hilay mean?
Hilay is a new Israeli name derived from hila, the halo or ring of light around the head. A name that expresses radiance and loftiness.
How do you pronounce Hilay?
Hilay is pronounced hee-LAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Hilay in Hebrew?
Hilay is written הילאי in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Hilay?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הילאי adds up to 56 (He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10).
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