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Hebrew Names that Start With G

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Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
  1. Gabriel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my strength"

    • Description:

      Gabriel is a Biblical favorite, an angelic choice that's lighter and less patriarchal than some of his Old Testament brethren. Derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, Gabriel combines the elements elements gever, meaning "strong," and 'el, in reference to God.
  2. Gideon

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "hewer; or, having a stump for a hand"

    • Description:

      Gideon is a no-longer neglected Old Testament name, but still makes an excellent choice for parents looking to move beyond such overused biblicals as Benjamin and Jacob. In the Old Testament, Gideon was a judge called on by God to rescue the Jews from the Midianites, and the name was popular among the Puritans.
  3. Gail

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, short form of Abigail

    • Meaning:

      "my father rejoices"

    • Description:

      Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV journalist and Oprah bestie Gayle King. Gail was most popular in the 1950s, when it was in the Top 40, and could rise again, possibly as a middle.
  4. Gil

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "happiness"

    • Description:

      Pronounced zheel, it's a dashing conquistador; as gill, it's the nice and slightly boring guy down the street.
  5. Gadiel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "God is my fortune"

    • Description:

      A lesser-known archangel, but the name is probably best known today on comedian Gadiel Del Orte. Thanks to him, and the trend for biblical-sounding names, Gadiel has been rising in recent years.
  6. Gavriel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my strength"

    • Description:

      An Israeli place-name as well as being the Hebrew form of Gabriel.
  7. Gedaliah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "made great by Jehovah"

    • Description:

      Gedaliah is a somewhat obscure biblical figure who ruled Judea under the Babylonians. In the past it has mainly been used by Jewish parents, but now it has some potential as an unusual name with that stylish Old Testament sound.
  8. Guri

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my lion cub"

    • Description:

      When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.
  9. Ganya

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "clever"

    • Description:

      Tanya with a G.
  10. Gomer

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to complete"

    • Description:

      A rare, unisex Biblical name, with a similar feel to choices like Omar, Haziel, Gideon, and Ofir, but also to Montgomery and Grover. In the Bible, Gomer was both a son of Japheth (and therefore grandson of Noah), and the wife of the prophet Hosea.
  11. Gahan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is gracious"

    • Description:

      Rare Scottish variant of John, with multicultural overtones.
  12. Galila

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rolling hills"

    • Description:

      Interesting alternative to Dalila, relates to the Biblical Galilee.
  13. Gavriela

    • Description:

      Gavriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This elegant variation maintains the spiritual significance of the original while offering a distinctly feminine character. While Gabriel has been widely used across many cultures for boys, Gavriela remains relatively uncommon, giving it a special quality. The name has roots in Jewish tradition, where biblical Gabriel was an archangel who served as a messenger of God. Gavriela combines spiritual depth with a melodic, flowing sound. The name may appeal to families looking for a name with religious significance that isn't overused, or those seeking to honor a male relative named Gabriel while using a feminine form.

  14. Galil

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rolling hills, cylinder"

    • Description:

      Refers to the hilly region of Galilee, an easily assimilated Israeli name.
  15. Gali

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "wave"

    • Description:

      Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.
  16. Galya

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has redeemed, hill of God"

    • Description:

      Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.
  17. Guryon

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "young lion"

    • Description:

      Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.
  18. Gallio

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "milky"

    • Description:

      One of the few biblical names ending in the upbeat o.
  19. Gershom

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "stranger, exodus"

    • Description:

      Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.
  20. Gila

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "joy of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.

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