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Getsemani

Getsemani is a biblical name meaning "oil press" that symbolizes prayer and surrender, stemming from the garden where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion.

Updated: May 6, 2025
Updated: May 6, 2025
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Baby Name Origin and Meaning

Getsemani is a name of biblical origins that comes from the Aramaic word meaning "oil press". In the Bible, it is famously known as the name of the garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives where Jesus and his disciples prayed the night before his crucifixion. The name carries a sense of peace, prayer, and surrender.

Gender: Female

Origin: Israel

Syllables: 4

Pronunciation: The name Getsemani is pronounced "Get-seh-mah-nee"

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