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Gamaliel

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Gamaliel comes from a Hebrew name meaning “Reward of God.”

History:
Gamaliel is a Biblical name revived by 17t century English Puritan. In the United States it lasted until the 19th century.


Pronunciation: guh-may-leh-ell.


Famous Bearers:
Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Gamaliel of Jabneh (2nd century)
Jewish scholar.
Gamaliel Bradford (1863-1932)
American biographer.

Miscellaneous:
Gamaliel Bailey (1807-1859)
American abolitionist.

Political Figures:
Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865-1923)
29th President of the United States.

Religious Figures:
Gamaliel the Elder (New Testament)
A teacher of St. Paul.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Gamaliel

Popularity of Gamaliel:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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