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Getsemani

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Pronounced get-seh-MAH-nee /ɡɛt.sɛˈmɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Gethsemane — from the Hebrew/Aramaic Gat Shemanim, 'an oil press' (the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest); a sacred place-name; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: An oil press (the garden of Gethsemane): Getsemani is Spanish/Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'get-seh-MAH-nee').
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Origin LowHebrew, Aramaic
MeaningA Spanish form of Gethsemane — from the Hebrew/Aramaic Gat Shemanim, 'an oil press' (the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest); a sacred place-name; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2025)#5611 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 634

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Getsemani is a Spanish form of Gethsemane — from the Hebrew/Aramaic Gat Shemanim, 'an oil press' (the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred place). A lyrical, devout name (said 'get-seh-MAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, an-oil-press at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Gethsemane means 'an oil press' in Hebrew/Aramaic (the garden where Jesus prayed) — Getsemani is a Spanish form, lyrical and devout (we note the sacred place; said 'get-seh-MAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Getsemani — sacred place noted

Variations

GethsemaneGetsemanyGetzemani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Getsemani mean?

Getsemani is a Spanish form of Gethsemane — Hebrew/Aramaic 'an oil press' (the garden where Jesus prayed). We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Getsemani?

It's said get-seh-MAH-nee /ɡɛt.sɛˈmɑ.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Getsemani a boy or girl name?

Getsemani is a girl's name.

How popular is Getsemani?

Getsemani is a very rare name in the U.S.

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