Ilan: meaning of the Hebrew name
אִילָן
Pronounced ee-LAHN
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Ilan
Ilan simply means "tree." A nature name for a boy that suggests growth, steadiness and deep roots in the ground.
Ilan in Hebrew
Ilan is written אילן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִילָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- לLamed
- נNun
Gematria value: 91 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningtree
- Pronunciationee-LAHN
- Hebrewאילן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ilan 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 Ilan
What does the name Ilan mean?
Ilan simply means "tree." A nature name for a boy that suggests growth, steadiness and deep roots in the ground.
How do you pronounce Ilan?
Ilan is pronounced ee-LAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ilan in Hebrew?
Ilan is written אילן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִילָן).
What is the gematria of Ilan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אילן adds up to 91 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Nun 50).
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