At a Glance: Name: Gilad (Gilead) – Meaning: monument of witness or heap of testimony – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy
Gilad (Gilead) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “monument of witness or heap of testimony”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Gilad (Gilead)
Meaning: Monument of witness or heap of testimony.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Joy is eternal, hill of testimony Actually: Gilad is often claimed to mean 'joy is eternal', but its biblical roots literally mean 'heap of testimony'.
Popularity of Gilad (Gilead)
Gilad (Gilead) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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Asher · Yagil · Gil · Yaron · Sasson · Tov
