Gadi: meaning of the Hebrew name
גַּדִּי
Pronounced GA-dee
Meaning of Gadi
Gadi is an affectionate form of Gad, a son of Jacob, and it also recalls the gdi, a soft young goat. In the Bible, Gaddi son of Susi represented the tribe of Manasseh among the spies.
Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.
לְמַטֵּה יוֹסֵף לְמַטֵּה מְנַשֶּׁה גַּדִּי בֶּן־סוּסִי׃
Gadi in Hebrew
Gadi is written גדי in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּדִּי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- דDalet
- יYod
Gematria value: 17 (Gimel 3 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningshort for Gad
- PronunciationGA-dee
- Hebrewגדי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Gadi 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 Gadi
What does the name Gadi mean?
Gadi is an affectionate form of Gad, a son of Jacob, and it also recalls the gdi, a soft young goat. In the Bible, Gaddi son of Susi represented the tribe of Manasseh among the spies.
How do you pronounce Gadi?
Gadi is pronounced GA-dee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gadi in Hebrew?
Gadi is written גדי in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּדִּי).
Is Gadi a biblical name?
Yes. Gadi appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 13:11.
What is the gematria of Gadi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גדי adds up to 17 (Gimel 3 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10).
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