Golan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Golan means 'joyful' or 'rejoicing'.
Meaning of the Name Golan
Golan is a Hebrew name that means 'joyful' or 'rejoicing'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'gil' which means 'to rejoice'. The name Golan has biblical origins, as it is mentioned in the Bible as the name of a region in ancient Israel. It is also the name of a mountain range in Israel, known as the Golan Heights.
Popularity of the Name Golan
The popularity for the name Golan peaked in popularity in the year 1982 with 7 births, which ranked number 13,221 out of 17,924 unique names for that year. Golan had the most male births in 1982 with 7, which ranked number 5,000 out of 7,369 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Golan
Popularity of Golan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Golan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Golan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Golan is a great pick!
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