Gilana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gilana

What is the meaning of the name Gilana ?

The baby name Gilana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡɪˈlɑːnə/ (gih-LAH-nah).

Gilana is English, Hebrew, Latin in Origin.

Gilana is a modern Hebrew feminine name built on the Semitic root g-y-l, “to rejoice, exult.” It draws from gila, the Hebrew noun for “joy,” and adds a flowing -ana ending common in contemporary Hebrew coinages, yielding the sense “rejoicing,” “she brings joy,” or “filled with exultation.” Some render it Gilanah in transliteration.

Documented mainly in Israel and Jewish diaspora communities from the mid-20th century onward, Gilana remains uncommon yet familiar alongside related Hebrew names sharing the root, such as Gila and the masculine Gilad. Informal short forms include Gili, Gila, Lani, and Ana. Variant spellings are rare but may include Gilanna or Guilana in non-Hebrew contexts. While its sound invites comparison with Slavic Galina (from Greek galenē, “calm”), that name is unrelated etymologically. Gilana suits parents seeking a lyrical, modern Hebrew choice anchored in a radiant meaning.