Gilead

Gilead Meaning & Origin

About Gilead
The surname Gilead is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "gilad," which can be translated as "rocky region" or "heap of stones." In the Bible, Gilead refers to a mountainous region in ancient Palestine, known for its fertile land and healing balm. The name Gilead is often associated with strength, stability, and abundance, reflecting the characteristics of the region it represents.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilead: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gilead in braille

How to sign the name Gilead using Sign Language

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

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