Gethsemane Name Meaning
The name Gethsemane comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gethsemane below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gethsemane Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom Γεθσημανι (Gethsemani), the Greek form of an Aramaic place name meaning "oil vat". In the New Testament this is the name of the garden where Jesus was arrested, located on the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem.
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