Gill
/dzhihl/Meaning & Origin
Gill is a Western name meaning "Gill is often a shortened form of Gillian or other names starting with Gil-. It can also be associated with nature, referring to a gill or ravine.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Austria, BE, Bahrain. Gill, when a diminutive, is often derived from Gillian, which is a medieval feminine form of Julian. Julian originates from the Latin name Julianus, derived from Julius, a Roman family name. Alternatively, it can refer to a deep, wooded valley or ravine and have Old Norse origins (gil).
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Say it as dzhihl. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Gill
- · Gill Hicks - Author and peace advocate
- · Gill Scott-Heron - Musician and poet
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