Galila
Fact sheet
- Name
- Galila
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Galila is a feminine form and represents an alternative transcription of the Arabic name Jalila (جليلة).
What does the name Galila mean?
Galila is a modified form of the Arabic name Jalila (جليلة), which is derived from the Arabic adjective jalīla (جَلِيلَة), meaning 'great' or 'sublime'. Thus, the name carries the meaning 'the Great One' or 'the Sublime One'. Other variants of Jalila include Djalila and Jalilah.
Where does the name Galila come from?
Galila is a female first name that has its origins in Arabic and carries the meaning 'the Great One' or 'the Sublime One'. The Arabic term jalīla (جَلِيلَة) is composed of the words for great and sublime.
How do you pronounce Galila?
Ga-li-la
Popularity
In Germany, Galila is considered a rare name. It has not yet made its mark on the charts of German first names. Its best placement was in 2024, reaching 3,229th place in the Canadian first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times there, placing it at 3,578th in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, Galila ranks 6,035th in Canada.
Frequently asked questions about the name Galila
What is the origin of the name Galila?
Galila is a female first name with Arabic roots. It is derived from the name Jalila, which means 'the Great One' or 'the Sublime One'.
What does the name Galila mean?
The name Galila carries the meaning 'the Great One' or 'the Sublime One', derived from the Arabic adjective jalīla.
Is Galila a popular name?
The popularity of Galila varies by region; however, it is generally less common than many other Arabic names.