Gideon

Gideon Meaning & Origin

About Gideon
The name Gideon is of Hebrew origin and means "mighty warrior" or "great warrior." It is derived from the Hebrew word "gadol," meaning "great" or "mighty," and "on," which signifies "warrior" or "valiant." Gideon is a name associated with strength, courage, and leadership, often symbolizing someone who is brave and powerful in battle.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gideon are male.

Gideon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.99% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JTN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 D IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɪdiən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JTN', 'KTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gideon in Braille

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

The name Gideon in braille

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

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

The name Gideon in sign language

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