Gilead

Gilead Meaning & Origin

About Gilead
The name "Gilead" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In the Bible, it refers to a region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land and healing balm. It is also used as a personal name, symbolizing strength, healing, or a sense of divine protection. Overall, "Gilead" carries connotations of abundance, restoration, and spiritual well-being.

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gilead are male.

Gilead Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0403
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH0 L IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/gΙͺˈlid/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLT', 'JLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilead in Braille

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

The name Gilead in braille

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

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

The name Gilead in sign language

Numerology