Goliath

Goliath Meaning & Origin

About Goliath
The name "Goliath" is of Hebrew origin and is famously known as the biblical giant warrior defeated by the young David in the story of David and Goliath. In Hebrew, "Goliath" means "exile" or "one who has been cast out." The name has come to symbolize a formidable opponent or obstacle that appears unbeatable due to its size or strength, but can be overcome through courage, determination, and resourcefulness. It is often used metaphorically to describe a situation where an underdog triumphs against all odds.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Goliath are male.

Goliath Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH0 L AY1 AH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/gəˈlaɪəθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL0', 'KLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goliath in Braille

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

The name Goliath in braille

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

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

The name Goliath in sign language

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