Names That Mean Rolling
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Galila
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rolling hills"Description:
Interesting alternative to Dalila, relates to the Biblical Galilee.
- Doane
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"low, rolling hills"Description:
Unusual, but clear and strong.
- Galil
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rolling hills, cylinder"Description:
Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
- Gelila
Origin:
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Galilee; variation of DelilahMeaning:
"rolling hills; beautiful temptress"Description:
Gelila is a beautiful Ethiopian name that may have two different origins — some sources cite the name as a variation of the Biblical place Galilee, meaning rolling hills. Others view the name as a variation of Biblical Delilah. Whichever way, Gelila is a gorgeous name that would work well in the English-speaking world. The name Gelila is also worn by Ethiopian model Gelila Bekele, former longtime girlfriend of actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry with whom she shares a son.
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