Gilad Shalit

Israeli writer, soldier, and former hostage

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Profession

Israeli writer, soldier, and former hostage

Name Origin

Hebrew

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Who is Gilad Shalit?+

Gilad Shalit is Israeli writer, soldier, and former hostage.

What does the name Gilad mean?+

The name Gilad means "male given name (גִּלְעָד)". It is of Hebrew origin.

Name Meaning

male given name (גִּלְעָד)

The name Gilad is of Hebrew origin, meaning "male given name (גִּלְעָד)". It is traditionally a male name.

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