Hilit: meaning of the Hebrew name
הִילִית
Pronounced hee-LEET
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
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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