Gilead

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gilead means "rocky region" or "heap of testimony" in Hebrew. It is a biblical place name that is mentioned in the Old Testament. Gilead was also the name of a balm or ointment made from a resinous tree that was grown in the region.
Popularity
Gilead is not a very popular name in the world. It is more commonly used as a place name or a brand name for pharmaceutical companies.

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Gilead Name meanings & History

Gilead means "rocky region" or "heap of testimony" in Hebrew. It is a biblical place name that is mentioned in the Old Testament. Gilead was also the name of a balm or ointment made from a resinous tree that was grown in the region. From an Old Testament place name meaning "heap of witness" in Hebrew. This is a mountainous region east of the Jordan River. Besides being a place name, it is also borne by people in the Bible.

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

Synonyms of Gilead:

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

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

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

D: Determined,Doting,Daddy,Dutiful,Demanding,Domestic

Gilead is:

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  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

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