גדעון
Gid'on
גדעון (Gid'on) is the Hebrew form of the male given name Gideon.
גדעון is used as a masculine proper noun for a person's name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Gid'on.
Did you know?
- The root of the name גדעון is the Hebrew verb גדע, which means 'to chop' or 'to cut down'. This relates to the biblical story where Gideon destroys an altar to Baal.
- The biblical figure גדעון is famous for the 'fleece' test, a custom of seeking divine confirmation that is still referenced in Hebrew culture when someone is hesitant to make a decision.
- In modern Hebrew military and political metaphors, the name is often used to describe a small, highly effective force that overcomes massive odds. This is a direct cultural reference to the biblical story of Gideon's 300 men.
Examples in context
- גדעון הוא חבר שלי.Gideon hu haver sheli.Gideon is my friend.
- האם גדעון נמצא כאן?Ha'im Gideon nimtza kan?Is Gideon here?
- גדעון עובד במשרד החדש.Gideon oved bamisrad hachadash.Gideon works in the new office.
Example conversation
Noa and Ido are talking about a mutual friend on the phone.
- נועה Noaעידו, אתה מכיר את גדעון?Ido, ata makir et Gideon?Ido, do you know Gideon?
- עידו Idoכן, גדעון הוא בן דוד שלי.Ken, Gideon hu ben dod sheli.Yes, Gideon is my cousin.
- נועה Noaהוא נראה לך אדם טוב?Hu nir'a lecha adam tov?Does he seem like a good person to you?
- עידו Idoבטח, הוא מאוד נחמד.Betach, hu meod nehmad.Sure, he is very nice.
