Names Galilee

Galilee

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Galilee means 'circuit, district', and refers to the northern region of Israel where Jesus lived and began his ministry. It can also be interpreted as 'rolling hills' or 'circle of dogs' (in Arabic).
Scripts(How to write)
In Hebrew, Galilee is written as גְּלִילָה.
הגליל(Hebrew)
Pronunciation
GAL-ih-lee
The pronunciation of Galilee is gah-lih-LEE.
Popularity
Galilee is not a common name and is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the USA or any other country. It is mostly used as a religious or symbolic name.

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Galilee Name meanings & History

Galilee means 'circuit, district', and refers to the northern region of Israel where Jesus lived and began his ministry. It can also be interpreted as 'rolling hills' or 'circle of dogs' (in Arabic). From the region in Palestine with the same name. Galilee is a beautiful and meaningful name that can be used as a first name or a middle name. It is often chosen by parents who are looking for a name with a religious or spiritual meaning that is not too common or popular. Galilee is also an excellent choice for families with Jewish or Christian roots, as it has a strong connection to the Bible and the Holy Land.

Zodiac Sign of Galilee: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Galilee:

G: Genuine,Go-getter,Gregarious,Goof-off

A: Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry

L: Lazy,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Languid,Lover,Lovely

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

E: Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain

Galilee is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Natural name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Galilee

Galilee has no variations or nicknames. However, names that are similar in meaning or sound include Galia, Galina, Galilea, and Galilah.

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