Gilead Name Meaning
The name Gilead comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gilead below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gilead Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom an Old Testament place name meaning "monument of testimony" in Hebrew. This was a mountainous region east of the Jordan River. Besides being a place name, it is also borne by people in the Bible.
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