Gideon
/ɡihdeeuhn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Gideon is a English name meaning "Hewer; mighty wa...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Austria, BE. Gideon originates from Hebrew, specifically from the root word "gada," meaning "to cut down" or "to hew."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ɡihdeeuhn
IPA ɡɪdiən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɡihdeeuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Gideon
- · Gideon Welles - U.S. Secretary of the Navy
- · Gideon Sundback - Inventor of the zipper
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