Shilat: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁילַת
Pronounced shee-LAT
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #120 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shilat
Shilat is a modern Israeli girl's name read as shai la-Shem, a gift to God. It also echoes Shiloh, the site of the ancient Tabernacle.
Shilat in Hebrew
Shilat is written שילת in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁילַת). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- לLamed
- תTav
Gematria value: 740 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaninga gift to God
- Pronunciationshee-LAT
- Hebrewשילת
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shilat ranked #120 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (123 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #96, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 120 | 123 |
| 2023 | 117 | 140 |
| 2022 | 108 | 156 |
| 2021 | 114 | 150 |
| 2020 | 128 | 127 |
| 2019 | 105 | 151 |
| 2018 | 109 | 164 |
| 2017 | 106 | 167 |
| 2016 | 102 | 165 |
| 2015 | 103 | 163 |
| 2014 | 96 | 178 |
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 Shilat
What does the name Shilat mean?
Shilat is a modern Israeli girl's name read as shai la-Shem, a gift to God. It also echoes Shiloh, the site of the ancient Tabernacle.
How do you pronounce Shilat?
Shilat is pronounced shee-LAT in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shilat in Hebrew?
Shilat is written שילת in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁילַת).
How popular is the name Shilat in Israel?
In 2024, Shilat ranked #120 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (123 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #96, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shilat?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שילת adds up to 740 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Tav 400).
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