Gerson

Gerson Meaning & Origin

About Gerson
The name "Gerson" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Gershom," which means "a stranger there" or "an alien residing." It can also be interpreted as "exile" or "sojourner." In biblical context, Gerson was the son of Levi and the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. The name Gerson often symbolizes someone who is a wanderer or a foreigner, emphasizing their unique and independent nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gerson are male.

Gerson Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20.51% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH ER1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤərsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSN', 'JRSN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerson in Braille

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

The name Gerson in braille

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

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

The name Gerson in sign language

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