"Gershom" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Hebrew גֵּרְשֹׁם (gershóm, “Gershom”), found in Exodus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|גֵּרְשֹׁם||Gershom|tr=gershóm}} Hebrew גֵּרְשֹׁם (gershóm, “Gershom”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gershom
  1. (rare) A male given name from Hebrew. Tags: rare Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names, Biblical characters, Individuals Translations (male given name): Gérson [masculine] (Portuguese), Gerson [masculine] (Portuguese)
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