Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Hump of a Camel, Hard, Stony Region
Pronunciation: GIL-ee-uhd, /ˈɡɪliəd/, G IH L IY D
Popularity Rank: #189,156
Derived from the Hebrew word 'gilad' which means 'heap of witness'. In the Bible, Gilead was a region east of the Jordan River known for its healing balm and fragrant resin.
The name Gilead is of Hebrew origin and means Hump of a Camel, Hard, Stony Region, A masculine Hebrew name meaning 'heap of witness', symbolizing healing and fragrant qualities.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Gilead is commonly found in Nigeria, Israel, United States of America, and 12 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GIL-ee-uhd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡɪliəd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G IH L IY D
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Gilead is recorded 103 times globally, ranking it as the 189,156th most common name worldwide.
Gilead is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 44 occurrences, making it the 11,993th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Gilead is found among 1 in every 26356 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gilead from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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