Gideon

Meaning & origin

The name Gideon comes from Hebrew and means "the warrior" or "the brave one". It has a long history and is most well-known for the biblical figure of the judge Gideon, who saved the people of Israel from the Midianites. The name is also widespread in other cultures, such as in Greek as "Gideon" or in English as "Gideon". In modern times, the name is mainly given in the USA and in Scandinavia.

First names similar to Gideon

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Famous people with the first name Gideon

• Gideon Rabbi and author
• Gideon Adlon American-German actress and voice actress
• Gideon Levy Writer

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