Gershon: meaning of the Hebrew name
גֵּרְשׁוֹן
Pronounced ger-SHON
Meaning of Gershon
Gershon was the firstborn son of Levi and the ancestor of one of the Levite families who served in the Tabernacle. A long-standing traditional boy's name.
And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
וּבְנֵי לֵוִי גֵּרְשׁוֹן קְהָת וּמְרָרִי׃
Gershon in Hebrew
Gershon is written גרשון in Hebrew (with vowel points: גֵּרְשׁוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- רResh
- שShin
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 559 (Gimel 3 + Resh 200 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningLevi's firstborn son
- Pronunciationger-SHON
- Hebrewגרשון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Gershon 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 Gershon
What does the name Gershon mean?
Gershon was the firstborn son of Levi and the ancestor of one of the Levite families who served in the Tabernacle. A long-standing traditional boy's name.
How do you pronounce Gershon?
Gershon is pronounced ger-SHON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gershon in Hebrew?
Gershon is written גרשון in Hebrew (with vowel points: גֵּרְשׁוֹן).
Is Gershon a biblical name?
Yes. Gershon appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 46:11.
What is the gematria of Gershon?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גרשון adds up to 559 (Gimel 3 + Resh 200 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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