Gili

גִּילִי

• Gender: Unisex
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: my joy

• Gili means "my joy" in Hebrew, adding a sweet, personal possessive to the happiness already baked into the root name Gil. It works beautifully as a standalone name or as an affectionate form of longer names like Gilad or Gila, making it wonderfully versatile. Popular in Israel for both boys and girls, it radiates warmth and lightheartedness.

  There is an irresistible sing-song quality here that makes it feel like a celebration every time you say it. Gili works beautifully for any gender and travels easily between Hebrew and English-speaking worlds. A name this sunny and rhythmic practically dares you not to smile.

• Alternate Spellings: Gilli, Gily, Gilly
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Tal
  ,
  Reut
  ,
  Natan
  ,
  Oren
• Theme: happiness