Gamliel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gamliel
The name Gamliel means "God is my reward" or "recompense of God," deriving from the Hebrew roots *gamal* (to reward) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name Gamliel means "God is my reward" or "recompense of God," deriving from the Hebrew roots *gamal* (to reward) and *El* (God). It is primarily used in Jewish and Christian contexts, notably as the name of a prominent 1st-century CE Pharisee and teacher of Jewish law mentioned in the New Testament (Acts 5:34–39) and the Mishnah.
Gamliel currently ranks #12,650 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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