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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Gideon
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Gideon
Jewish, English, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Gideon
The name Gideon means "feller" in Hebrew.
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Famous Bearers
In the Old Testament Gideon was a judge who was chosen by God to lead the Israelites against the Midianites and Amalekites.
Bearers of the name include Gideon Mantell (1790 - 1852), an English doctor and paleontologist;
Gideon Johnson Pillow (1806 - 1878), an American lawyer, politician, and general;
Gideon Ståhlberg (1908 - 1967), a Swedish chess player.
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