Avidan: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲבִידָן
Pronounced a-vee-DAN
Meaning of Avidan
Avidan means my father is judge, that is, God is my judge. It was the name of Abidan son of Gideoni, prince of the tribe of Benjamin in the wilderness.
Of Benjamin, Abidan the son of Gideoni.
לְבִנְיָמִן אֲבִידָן בֶּן־גִּדְעֹנִי׃
Avidan in Hebrew
Avidan is written אבידן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִידָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- דDalet
- נNun
Gematria value: 67 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy father is judge
- Pronunciationa-vee-DAN
- Hebrewאבידן
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Avidan was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Avidan
What does the name Avidan mean?
Avidan means my father is judge, that is, God is my judge. It was the name of Abidan son of Gideoni, prince of the tribe of Benjamin in the wilderness.
How do you pronounce Avidan?
Avidan is pronounced a-vee-DAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Avidan in Hebrew?
Avidan is written אבידן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִידָן).
Is Avidan a biblical name?
Yes. Avidan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 1:11.
What is the gematria of Avidan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אבידן adds up to 67 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Dalet 4 + Nun 50).
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