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Gilead
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The first name Gilead for men has biblical roots. Translated, the name means 'a heap (of stones) of testimony' or 'rugged highland.'
What does the name Gilead mean?
Gilead is a male first name that comes from the Bible. The meaning of the name includes 'a heap (of stones) of testimony' and 'rugged highland.' It has its origins in Ancient Hebrew, derived from gal'êd (גַּלְעֵד), meaning 'heap of stones' or 'memorial,' as well as from gil'ad (גַּלְעֵד), meaning 'rugged land.' The name appears both as a place name and as a personal name in the Old Testament or Tanakh. An alternative spelling is Gilad.
Where does the name Gilead come from?
Gilead is a male first name of Ancient Hebrew origin that carries the meaning 'a heap (of stones) of testimony.'
How do you pronounce Gilead?
Gi-le-ad, where the 'i' is pronounced like in 'bee' and the 'e' like in 'bed.'
Popularity
In Germany, Gilead is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching 4,047th. In the last ten years, Gilead has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.
Nicknames & pet names
Gilli
Frequently asked questions about the name Gilead
Where does the name Gilead come from?
Gilead has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and is known both as a place name and a personal name in the Old Testament.
What does the name Gilead mean?
The name Gilead means 'a heap (of stones) of testimony' and 'rugged highland,' derived from the terms gal'êd and gil'ad.
How popular is the name Gilead?
Gilead is a rare but unique name that is appreciated in various cultures, particularly in biblical contexts.