Hebrew

Gilad

Pronounced gil-AHDShare

Meaning: Heap of witness

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Gilad is the Hebrew form of Gilead, traditionally interpreted as heap of witness. Its biblical place association gives it a specific geographical background.

Nicknames

  • Gil

Spellings & variants

  • Gilead

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Gilad comes from Hebrew.

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