Ilan
Ilan is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Tree”.
| Meaning | Tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אִילָן |
| Pronunciation | ee-LAHN |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States, France |
Meaning and origin of Ilan
Ilan is the Hebrew word for a tree, a modern nature name that became popular in Israel in the twentieth century as the new state embraced names from the land and its plants. Trees are a strong image in Jewish tradition: the Torah itself is called a 'tree of life', and the festival of Tu BiShvat is the New Year of the Trees. Notable bearers include the astronaut Ilan Ramon, Israel's first.
Is Ilan a Jewish name?
Ilan is a modern Hebrew name, not a biblical one, used by Jewish families especially in Israel.
How popular is Ilan?
Common in Israel and used by Jewish families abroad.
Gifts with the name Ilan
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- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ilan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilan mean?
Ilan means 'Tree'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Ilan a Jewish name?
Ilan is a modern Hebrew name, not a biblical one, used by Jewish families especially in Israel.
How do you pronounce Ilan?
Ilan is pronounced ee-LAHN.
Is Ilan a boy or girl name?
Ilan is usually a boy name.