Gedalia
geh-DAH-lee-ah
Popularity
#10193
Letters
7
Syllables
4
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
114
Peak Year
#8 in 2023
First Recorded
1977
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A Hebrew name meaning 'God is my greatness' or 'God is my grace'. It's a name with religious significance.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Gedaliah ben Ahikam
Historical: Governor of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem.
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