Gilad
Gilad is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “hill of testimony, eternal joy.” Gilad (also Gilead) is a biblical place name referring to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, meaning 'hill…
how do you pronounce Gilad?
gee-LAHD
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what does Gilad mean?
The name Gilad means “hill of testimony, eternal joy.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Gilad (also Gilead) is a biblical place name referring to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, meaning 'hill of testimony' or 'rocky region.' Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier held captive for five years, made the name synonymous with national solidarity and hope. The name has a strong, earthy quality rooted in the land of Israel.
where does the name Gilad come from?
The only source retrieved for Gilad is a Wikipedia disambiguation page confirming it is used as both a masculine given name and a surname, also romanized Ghil'ad; it gives no derivation, so the "hill of testimony" biblical-Gilead gloss cited elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Gilad
Nothing further on its history is confirmed by this source; the Gilad Shalit association, though widely known, is not addressed here.
what are the nicknames and variants of Gilad?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Gilad?
- Gilad Shalit (Israeli soldier whose captivity became a national cause)
- Gilad Atzmon (Israeli-born musician and writer)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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