Gil
/ɡihl/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Gil is a English name meaning "Happiness". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. Typically derived as a short form of Germanic names like Gilbert (from Germanic elements "gisil" meaning "pledge, hostage" and "beraht" meaning "bright"), or Hebrew names like Gilad (meaning "mound of testimony").
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ɡihl
IPA ɡɪl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɡihl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Gil
- · Gil Scott-Heron - Musician
- · Gil Bellows - Actor
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