Gedaliah
/G-EH-D-AA-L-IY-Y-AA/
The LORD is great, from Hebrew gadal (to grow great, to magnify, to be exalted) bound to Yah (the LORD). A name from Judah's royal period in the Hebrew scriptures, it lifts a single life into an act of praise, proclaiming the greatness of God each time the bearer is called.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Gedaliah is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The LORD is great, from Hebrew gadal (to grow great, to magnify, to be exalted) bound to Yah (the LORD). A name from Judah's royal period in the Hebrew scriptures, it lifts a single life into an act of praise, proclaiming the greatness of God each time the bearer is called.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Gedaliah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "The LORD is great, from Hebrew gadal (to grow great, to magnify, to be exalted) bound to Yah (the LORD). A name from Judah's royal period in the Hebrew scriptures, it lifts a single life into an act of praise, proclaiming the greatness of God each time the bearer is called." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Gedaliah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Gedaliah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Gedaliah's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Gedaliah means “The LORD is great, from Hebrew gadal (to grow great, to magnify, to be exalted) bound to Yah (the LORD). A name from Judah's royal period in the Hebrew scriptures, it lifts a single life into an act of praise, proclaiming the greatness of God each time the bearer is called.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Gedaliah resonates in either tradition.
Gedaliah's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Gedaliah's full reading →
Does Gedaliah go with your family's names?
Gedaliah breaks into 8 sounds: /G-EH-D-AA-L-IY-Y-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Gedaliah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Gedaliah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Gedaliah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Gedaliah
What does the name Gedaliah mean?
Gedaliah means "The LORD is great, from Hebrew gadal (to grow great, to magnify, to be exalted) bound to Yah (the LORD). A name from Judah's royal period in the Hebrew scriptures, it lifts a single life into an act of praise, proclaiming the greatness of God each time the bearer is called.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Gedaliah a boy or girl name?
Gedaliah is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Gedaliah?
Gedaliah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Gedaliah a Jewish name?
Yes. Gedaliah is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Gedaliah mean in Hebrew?
Gedaliah originates from Hebrew, where it means "The LORD is great, from Hebrew gadal (to grow great, to magnify, to be exalted) bound to Yah (the LORD). A name from Judah's royal period in the Hebrew scriptures, it lifts a single life into an act of praise, proclaiming the greatness of God each time the bearer is called.."
What are common nicknames for Gedaliah?
Common short forms of Gedaliah include Geda, Gedi.
What is the numerology of Gedaliah?
Gedaliah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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