Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. ZHEEL(European Portuguese) ZHEEW(Brazilian Portuguese) KHEEL(Spanish)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Portuguese and Spanish form of Giles.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesGillis(Dutch) Giles, Gyles(English) Gilles(French) Egidio, Gigi(Italian) Aegidius(Late Roman) Egidijus(Lithuanian) Gidie(Medieval French) Tilen(Slovene) Gillis(Swedish)
Surname DescendantsGil(Portuguese) Gil(Spanish)
Same SpellingGil 2, Gil 3

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Name Days

Spain: September 1

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Entry updated April 25, 2021