Ilana: meaning of the Hebrew name
אִילָנָה
Pronounced ee-LAH-nah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Ilana
From ilan, tree, Ilana evokes a tree with deep roots and a growing crown. A girl's name from nature.
Ilana in Hebrew
Ilana is written אילנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִילָנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- לLamed
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 96 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningtree
- Pronunciationee-LAH-nah
- Hebrewאילנה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Ilana 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 Ilana
What does the name Ilana mean?
From ilan, tree, Ilana evokes a tree with deep roots and a growing crown. A girl's name from nature.
How do you pronounce Ilana?
Ilana is pronounced ee-LAH-nah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ilana in Hebrew?
Ilana is written אילנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִילָנָה).
What is the gematria of Ilana?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אילנה adds up to 96 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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