What is the origin of the name Gericho?

Gericho is a name of Spanish and Hebrew origin. It is often classified as a place, biblical name.

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Gericho is a 3-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

Gericho

Q: What does the name Gericho mean?

Gericho means "Probably a creative form of Jericho, the biblical place name linked to the ancient city whose name may mean 'city of the moon.'".

Probably a creative form of Jericho, the biblical place name linked to the ancient city whose name may mean 'city of the moon.'

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