Gilan

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Gilan is derived from the name of a province in northern Iran called Gilan. It is said to mean "land of the Gilaks," who were an ancient Iranian people. In Persian, the name is written as گیلان.
Pronunciation
GEE-lahn
gee-lan
Popularity
The popularity of Gilan varies by country. In the United States, the name is extremely rare and not in the top 1000 names. However, it is more popular in other parts of the world, such as Iran.

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Gilan Name meanings & History

The name Gilan is derived from the name of a province in northern Iran called Gilan. It is said to mean "land of the Gilaks," who were an ancient Iranian people. In Persian, the name is written as گیلان. Possibly a variant of the name 'Galen' meaning 'green'. A character from John Flanagan's 'Ranger's Apprentice'-------------------------------------Possibly a variant of Gillian, the feminine form of Julian. The name Gilan is most commonly used in Iran and other Persian-speaking countries, but it can also be found in other parts of the world. It is a unique and beautiful name that can work well for any child.

Zodiac Sign of Gilan: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gilan:

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Go-getter,Genuine

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

L: Luscious,Lovely,Legal,Lover,Languid,Liaison,Lazy

A: Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious

N: Neat,Nervous,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition,Nitpicking

Gilan is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Gilan

Similar names include Gilar, Gilad, and Gil.

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