Hebrew · Boy name
Gideon
“hewer, one who cuts trees”
About the name Gideon
Gideon is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the root ‘gada’, meaning to cut or hew. In the Bible, Gideon is a significant figure known for leading the Israelites to victory against the Midianites, as described in the Book of Judges.
- Meaning
- hewer, one who cuts trees
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GID-ee-un(3 syl.)
Middle names for Gideon
- Gideon James
- Gideon Michael
- Gideon David
- Gideon Alexander
- Gideon Joseph
Questions about Gideon
- What does Gideon mean?
- Gideon is a Hebrew name meaning "hewer, one who cuts trees".
- How do you pronounce Gideon?
- Gideon is pronounced GID-ee-un, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gideon?
- Variants of Gideon include Gidion.
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