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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Joy of the Lord; Eternal joy; Protection; Tutelage

Gilia is a gorgeous name traditionally given to girls. Hebrew in origin, it translates to “joy of the Lord” or “eternal joy,” truly honing in on the happiness your little one will bring to you and those they love. It may also take on a meaning of “protection” or “tutelage” if you look to its roots in the Latin name Giles. Life mightn’t always be as easy as pie, but you can trust a name like Gilia to protect your tiny tot’s peace.