Hilit: meaning of the Hebrew name

הִילִית

Pronounced hee-LEET

Meaning of Hilit

From the Hebrew word hila, a halo: a soft glow that wraps someone in light. Hilit is a modern Israeli girl's name with a soft, radiant feel.

Hilit in Hebrew

Hilit is written הילית in Hebrew (with vowel points: הִילִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • הHe
  • יYod
  • לLamed
  • יYod
  • תTav

Gematria value: 455 (He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaninghalo
  • Pronunciationhee-LEET
  • Hebrewהילית
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Hilit 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 Hilit

What does the name Hilit mean?

From the Hebrew word hila, a halo: a soft glow that wraps someone in light. Hilit is a modern Israeli girl's name with a soft, radiant feel.

How do you pronounce Hilit?

Hilit is pronounced hee-LEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Hilit in Hebrew?

Hilit is written הילית in Hebrew (with vowel points: הִילִית).

What is the gematria of Hilit?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling הילית adds up to 455 (He 5 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).

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This name in Hebrew: הילית