Given name

Gersham

“exile”·“sojourner”·“a stranger there”

Gersham is a variant of Gershom. Interpretations include “exile” (Hebrew), “sojourner” (Hebrew), and “a stranger there” (Hebrew). Other interpretations also occur. These may reflect different naming traditions.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Gersham is a variant of Gershom. Interpretations include “exile” (Hebrew), “sojourner” (Hebrew), and “a stranger there” (Hebrew). Other interpretations also occur. These may reflect different naming traditions.

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Gersham is a variant of Gershom. A possible origin is Hebrew, although the derivation remains uncertain.

Explained through its name family

The story

Gersham is a variant of Gershom. The history of Gershom gives this family its wider story. Gershom appears in biblical tradition, giving it a longstanding religious and cultural context.

Explained through its name family

Gersham’s family of names

Gersham has a related form in Gershom.

Walk Gersham’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 1

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

If you love Gersham, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.

Biblical

Gershym

“exile” · “sojourner”

No U.S. birth series

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Biblical

Gershum

“exile” · “sojourner”

No U.S. birth series

83% boys · 17% girls

Biblical

Gershim

“exile” · “sojourner”

No U.S. birth series

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Biblical

Gershem

“exile” · “sojourner”

No U.S. birth series

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Biblical

Jeram

“one who is exalted by the Lord”

No U.S. birth series

85% boys · 15% girls

Hebrew · Biblical

Jerram

“one who is exalted by the Lord” · “appointed by God”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

Hebrew · Biblical

Gemalli

“pertaining to the camel” · “pertaining to investing”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

Sibling ideas

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