Ilil: meaning of the Hebrew name
אִילְאִיל
Pronounced eel-EEL
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Ilil
Ilil is a Hebrew name coined by the poet Avraham Shlonsky, with a soft, poetic sound. It has become a well-liked and distinctive name for girls.
Ilil in Hebrew
Ilil is written אילאיל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִילְאִיל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- לLamed
- אAlef
- יYod
- לLamed
Gematria value: 82 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninga poet's coinage
- Pronunciationeel-EEL
- Hebrewאילאיל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ilil 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 Ilil
What does the name Ilil mean?
Ilil is a Hebrew name coined by the poet Avraham Shlonsky, with a soft, poetic sound. It has become a well-liked and distinctive name for girls.
How do you pronounce Ilil?
Ilil is pronounced eel-EEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ilil in Hebrew?
Ilil is written אילאיל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִילְאִיל).
What is the gematria of Ilil?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אילאיל adds up to 82 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30).
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