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Hebrew Names for Boys: G

Names beginning with G

By Lisa Katz, About.com

Hebrew names for boys that begin with the letter G. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the names written in Hebrew letters.

1. Gal

Gal written in Hebrew
Gal means "wave."

2. Gil

Gil written in Hebrew
Gil means "joy."

3. Gad

Gad written in Hebrew
Gad was Jacob's son in the Bible.

4. Gavriel (Gabriel)

Gavriel (Gabriel) written in Hebrew
Gavriel (Gabriel) was the angel that visited Daniel in the Bible. Gavriel means "God is my strength."

5. Gedalya

Gedalya written in Hebrew
Gedalya means "God is great."

6. Gefen

Gefen  written in Hebrew
Gefen means "vine."

7. Gershom

Gershom  written in Hebrew
Gershom was Moses' son in the Bible.

8. Gershon

Gershon  written in Hebrew
Gershon was Levi's son in the Bible.

9. Gidon (Gideon)

Gidon (Gideon)  written in Hebrew
Gidon (Gideon) was a warrior-hero in the Bible.

10. Gilad

Gilad written in Hebrew
Gilad was the name of a mountain in the Bible. Gilad means "endless joy."

11. Gur

Gur written in Hebrew
Gur means "(lion) cub."

12. Guy

Guy written in Hebrew
Guy means "valley."

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