Gilad

Gilad Meaning & Origin

About Gilad
The surname Gilad is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Gilad," which means "eternal joy" or "happiness forever." It can also refer to the region of Gilad, mentioned in the Bible, which is believed to be located in modern-day Jordan. The surname Gilad is often associated with individuals who are joyful, optimistic, and bring happiness to others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gilad is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gilad: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilad based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gilad is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/gilad*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', 'JLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilad in Braille

Here's how to represent Gilad in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gilad in braille

How to sign the name Gilad using Sign Language

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

The name Gilad in sign language

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