Galilee

Galilee Meaning & Origin

About Galilee
The name "Galilee" is of Hebrew origin and means "circuit" or "district." It refers to a region in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Bible. Galilee is known for its picturesque landscapes, including the Sea of Galilee, and is significant in religious and historical contexts, particularly in relation to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Galilee are female.

Galilee Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 23.68% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G04040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0 L IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΓ¦lΙ™ΛŒli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galilee in Braille

Here's how to represent Galilee in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Galilee in braille

How to Spell the Name Galilee in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Galilee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Galilee in sign language

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