At a Glance
- Meaning
- Monument of witness or heap of testimony
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- gee-LAHD
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'.
How to Pronounce Gilad (Gilead)
gee-LAHDIPA /ɡiːˈlɑːd/
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.
Lists That Include Gilad (Gilead)
Similar Names
Asher · Yagil · Gil · Yaron · Sasson · Tov
