Gersom

Gersom is a variant of the biblical name Gerschom and carries the meaning "guest in a foreign land" or simply "the stranger." The name has its roots in ancient Hebrew and contains the word ger, which means "stranger" or "guest."

What does the name Gersom mean?

Gersom is a variant of the biblical name Gerschom and means "guest in a foreign land" or, more freely translated, "the stranger." Its origin is ancient Hebrew, with the word ger meaning "stranger, guest." In the Bible, Gerschom is mentioned as the name of Moses' firstborn son. Other variations of the name include Gershom, Gershon, Gerschon, Gershanik, Gerson, and Garson.

Where does the name Gersom come from?

The name Gersom is a male first name of ancient Hebrew descent and means "guest in a foreign land" or "the stranger." The ancient Hebrew word ger means "stranger, guest." The name has biblical Hebrew origins.

How do you pronounce Gersom?

The name Gersom is pronounced as "Ger-som" [ˈɡɛʁzɔm]. The first syllable has a short e, while the voiced s in the middle creates a flowing connection. The ending "-som" with a dark o and a closed m gives a calm, earthy sound. Thus, Gersom sounds grounded and serene, soft in flow but firm in conclusion.

Popularity

In the Netherlands, the name Gersom ranked 3,270th in the official list of most common first names from 1983 to 2006, with a total of 40 children named this since 1983. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that Gersom is particularly common in certain regions. In Germany, 50% of the mentions are from North Rhine-Westphalia and 50% from Rhineland-Palatinate. In Austria, the name is represented 100% in Vienna.