Gershom Name Meaning
The name Gershom comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gershom below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gershom Name Meaning
Biblical, Biblical HebrewProbably means "exile" in Hebrew, though the Bible explains that it derives from גֵּר שָׁם (ger sham) meaning "a stranger there" (see Exodus 18:3). This is the name of a son of Moses in the...
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