Gila
Gila is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Joy, delight”.
| Meaning | Joy, delight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | גִּילָה |
| Pronunciation | GEE-lah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Gila
Gila is the feminine form of the Hebrew word gil, 'joy', and means 'joy' or 'delight'. The word appears in the Hebrew Bible, for example in Isaiah's vision of a renewed Jerusalem as a place of rejoicing. It became a popular Israeli girls' name in the mid-twentieth century. In the US it may be confused with the Gila River and Gila monster, which are unrelated.
Is Gila a Jewish name?
Gila is a Jewish name expressing joy, a value celebrated in Jewish festivals and prayer.
How popular is Gila?
Familiar in Israel, mostly among older generations.
Gifts with the name Gila
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Spellings and variants of Gila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gila mean?
Gila means 'Joy, delight'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Gila a Jewish name?
Gila is a Jewish name expressing joy, a value celebrated in Jewish festivals and prayer.
How do you pronounce Gila?
Gila is pronounced GEE-lah.
Is Gila a boy or girl name?
Gila is usually a girl name.