Girl name
Gila name meaning
“joy, rejoicing”
Gila means “joy” or “rejoicing” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It derives from Hebrew gīlāh, a word expressing joy. Its concrete association is the rejoicing heard at a celebration, preserving the source word’s emotional meaning in a short and direct given-name form.
What does Gila mean?
Joy, rejoicing
In Turkish: sevinç, neşe
Gila is a short personal name drawn directly from a word for an emotion. Its Hebrew source emphasizes joy and rejoicing. It is related to Gil and Gilah; its resemblance to Turkish gül is a matter of sound rather than an etymological connection.
Origin of the name Gila
Gila is a feminine name derived from Hebrew gīlāh, meaning joy or rejoicing.
How to pronounce Gila
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡila/ |
Is Gila a girl’s name?
Yes, Gila is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Gila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Gila
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Gila
- Gila Benmayor · b. 1953
FAQ about the name Gila
What is the meaning of Gila?
Gila means “joy, rejoicing”. Gila is a feminine name derived from Hebrew gīlāh, meaning joy or rejoicing.
Is Gila a girl’s name?
Yes, Gila is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Gila in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Gila nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Gila?
Gila is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Gila have?
Gila has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Gila?
Gila does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Gila?
Notable people named Gila include Gila Benmayor.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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