What is the origin of the name Gelila?

Gelila is a name of African origin.

How popular is the name Gelila?

Gelila is currently ranked #8083 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Gelila?

Gelila is pronounced geh-LEE-lah.

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Gelila

geh-LEE-lah

Popularity

#8083

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

African

Total Births

352

Peak Year

#30 in 2020

First Recorded

1997

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Ethiopian name, meaning "joy" or "happiness".

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Gela Lila

Spelling Variations

Galila Ghelila

Similar Names

Eden Amani Aaliyah Zola Nia

Personality Traits

JoyfulHappyKindOptimisticCreative

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