Gethsemane

Gethsemane Meaning & Origin

About Gethsemane
The name "Gethsemane" is of Hebrew origin and holds religious significance. It refers to the garden where Jesus Christ prayed before his crucifixion, as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. The word "Gethsemane" itself means "oil press" or "olive press" in Hebrew, symbolizing the intense emotional and spiritual struggle Jesus experienced in that garden as he prepared to fulfill his divine mission. The name has come to represent a place of deep anguish, surrender, and ultimate sacrifice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gethsemane are female.

Gethsemane Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K0SMN
🗽 NYSIIS
GATANA
🔊 Soundex
G030205050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 TH S M IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gethsemane*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K0SMN', 'KTSMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gethsemane in Braille

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

The name Gethsemane in braille

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

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

The name Gethsemane in sign language

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