Given name
Gedon
“one who cuts down”·“a mighty warrior; one who fells trees”
Gedon is a variant of Gideon. Interpretations include “one who cuts down” (Hebrew) and “a mighty warrior; one who fells trees” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Gedon is a variant of Gideon. Interpretations include “one who cuts down” (Hebrew) and “a mighty warrior; one who fells trees” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Gedon is a variant of Gideon. An origin associated with Gideon is Hebrew.
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The story
Gedon is a variant of Gideon. The history of Gideon gives this family its wider story. In biblical tradition, Gideon is the name of an Israelite leader appointed to deliver his people from the Midianites.
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The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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Gedion
“one who cuts down” · “a mighty warrior; one who fells trees”
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Gershum
“exile” · “sojourner”
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Gershim
“exile” · “sojourner”
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Gershem
“exile” · “sojourner”
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Gemalli
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Gabo
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94% boys · 6% girls
Erun
“one who is exalted”
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