Gila
Joy that breaks through — Gila (Hebrew gilah) is the rejoicing that cannot be scheduled: the gladness of the wedding blessings, named onto a daughter at her first breath.
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Yes — Gila is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Joy that breaks through — Gila (Hebrew gilah) is the rejoicing that cannot be scheduled: the gladness of the wedding blessings, named onto a daughter at her first breath.”.
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Meaning & origin
Gila is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Joy that breaks through — Gila (Hebrew gilah) is the rejoicing that cannot be scheduled: the gladness of the wedding blessings, named onto a daughter at her first breath." and belongs to the Joy cluster — names that celebrate happiness and lightness of spirit.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli, British families, Gila carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Gila look like?
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See Gila's baby portrait →What does Gila's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Gila resonates in either tradition.
Gila's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Gila's full reading →
Names similar to Gila
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Common questions about Gila
What does the name Gila mean?
Gila means "Joy that breaks through — Gila (Hebrew gilah) is the rejoicing that cannot be scheduled: the gladness of the wedding blessings, named onto a daughter at her first breath.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Gila a boy or girl name?
Gila is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Gila?
Gila is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Gila a Jewish name?
Yes. Gila is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Gila mean in Hebrew?
Gila originates from Hebrew, where it means "Joy that breaks through — Gila (Hebrew gilah) is the rejoicing that cannot be scheduled: the gladness of the wedding blessings, named onto a daughter at her first breath.."
What is the numerology of Gila?
Gila has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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