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BoyPronounced English /ɡə.ˈlaɪ.əθ/

Goliath

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "uncover, reveal".

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Goliath is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "uncover, reveal".

Pronunciation: English /ɡə.ˈlaɪ.əθ/.

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Meaninguncover, reveal
PronunciationEnglish /ɡə.ˈlaɪ.əθ/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Hebrew name גָּלְיָת (Golyaṯ), possibly derived from גָּלָה (gala) meaning "uncover, reveal". This is the name of the giant Philistine who is slain by David in the Old Testament.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, biblical latin, biblical greek | Ancient Hebrew: גָּלְיָת; Ancient Greek: Γολιάθ