Gedalya

Gedalya Meaning & Origin

About Gedalya
The name "Gedalya" is of Hebrew origin and holds significant meaning. It is derived from the Hebrew word "gadal," which means "to grow" or "to become great." As a name, Gedalya signifies someone who is destined for greatness or has the potential to achieve great things. It carries connotations of leadership, strength, and wisdom, reflecting the qualities associated with individuals who have the name Gedalya.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gedalya are male.

Gedalya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JTL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH0 D AA1 L IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/gedalya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JTL', 'KTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gedalya in Braille

Here's how to represent Gedalya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gedalya in braille

How to Spell the Name Gedalya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gedalya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gedalya in sign language

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