Gill

gill'gihl'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Joyful

MEANING

Ravine

ORIGIN

Old English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse word 'gil', meaning a narrow valley or ravine.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with geographical features in England.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in England as a surname or place name, indicating a location near a ravine.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Strong

MEANING

Joy

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'גִּיל (gil)', meaning joy or happiness.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, names often carry significant meanings related to emotions or blessings.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Jewish communities as a given name, reflecting a positive emotional state.

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