Hebrew · Boy name
Gerson
“a stranger there; expulsion”
About the name Gerson
Gerson is a Hebrew name derived from the biblical name Gershon, which is interpreted as ‘a stranger there’ or ‘expulsion’ from the Hebrew phrase ‘ger sham.’ In the Old Testament, Gershon was one of the sons of Levi, making the name significant in Jewish tradition. The name reflects the experience of being a foreigner or outsider, as suggested by its etymology. Gerson is primarily used in Jewish communities and is associated with heritage and biblical lineage.
- Meaning
- a stranger there; expulsion
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GER-son(2 syl.)
Middle names for Gerson
- Gerson David
- Gerson Michael
- Gerson Joseph
- Gerson Isaac
- Gerson Samuel
Questions about Gerson
- What does Gerson mean?
- Gerson is a Hebrew name meaning "a stranger there; expulsion".
- How do you pronounce Gerson?
- Gerson is pronounced GER-son, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gerson?
- Variants of Gerson include Gershon.
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