Gad
Meaning of Gad
Gad is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as "gahd" (/ɡɑːd/) in English. The name has variations, including Gadi. In the United States of America, Gad has been given to newborn boys since at least 1987. Although it is not among the most popular names, it has maintained a consistent level of usage over the years. The name Gad carries with it an air of strength and biblical significance. In the Bible, Gad was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and was known for his bravery and military skills. Choosing Gad as a name for your baby boy can honor this rich biblical heritage while also giving him a unique and meaningful name.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as gahd (/ɡɑːd/)
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Notable People Named Gad
| Gad Elmaleh is a Moroccan-Canadian stand-up comedian and actor who has gained fame in the French-speaking world, particularly in France, Morocco, and the United States. |
| Gad Rausing was a Swedish industrialist who, along with his brother, inherited the packaging company Tetra Pak and later bought out his brother's interest in the company. |
| Gad Beck - Gerhard "Gad" Beck was an Israeli-German educator, author, activist, resistance member, and survivor of the Holocaust. |
| Gad Shimron is an Israeli journalist, author, and military affairs commentator. |
| Gad Frederik Clement, also known as G. F. Clement, was a Danish painter who drew inspiration from French Symbolists and the Italian Renaissance before embracing the Naturalism style in Skagen and Civita d'Antino. |
| Gad Navon served as the third Chief Military Rabbi of the Israel Defense Forces. |
| Gad Yaacobi was an Israeli Minister, Alignment Knesset member, and Israel Ambassador to the United Nations. |
| Gad Granach, the son of German actor Alexander Granach, fled Germany during the rise of Nazism and later immigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine, where he published a memoir about his experiences. |
