Gilad
Gilad is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Gilead; heap of witness”.
| Meaning | Gilead; heap of witness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | גִּלְעָד |
| Pronunciation | gil-AHD |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Gilad
Gilad is the Hebrew form of Gilead, a hilly region east of the Jordan in the Bible, also the name of several people including the father of the judge Jephthah. Genesis 31 links the name with Galeed, 'heap of witness', the stone mound set up by Jacob and Laban. A popular modern reading splits it as gil, 'joy', and ad, 'forever', though this is a folk explanation. It is a common Israeli name.
Is Gilad a Jewish name?
Gilad is a biblical place and personal name; 'Is there no balm in Gilead?' (Jeremiah 8:22) is a famous verse about the region.
How popular is Gilad?
Common in Israel; used by some Jewish families abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gilad mean?
Gilad means 'Gilead; heap of witness'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Gilad a Jewish name?
Gilad is a biblical place and personal name; 'Is there no balm in Gilead?' (Jeremiah 8:22) is a famous verse about the region.
How do you pronounce Gilad?
Gilad is pronounced gil-AHD.
Is Gilad a boy or girl name?
Gilad is usually a boy name.