gedolah

Gedolah is the feminine form of the Hebrew adjective gadol, meaning “great,” “large,” or “important.” It comes from the Hebrew root g-d-l and is used to describe feminine nouns. The masculine counterpart is gadol, with the plural forms gadolim (masculine) and gadolot (feminine). In modern Hebrew, gedolah functions as a common descriptive word and can appear in literature, media, and everyday speech to convey significance or size.

In grammar, gedolah agrees with the gender and number of the noun it modifies. When the noun is feminine singular, gedolah is used; for masculine nouns, gadol is used. It can also appear in proper names and titles in Hebrew, where the sense of greatness or importance is part of the designation.

In biblical and classical contexts, the feminine form gedolah occurs wherever the accompanying noun is feminine, following standard Hebrew adjective agreement. Because Hebrew adjectives are gendered, the form changes to match the noun rather than being fixed across contexts as a separate word.

Notable points for readers encountering the term: gedolah is a productive component in Hebrew composition, capable of functioning as a stand-alone descriptor, part of compounds, or within names that seek to express magnitude or significance. See also gadol, Hebrew adjectives, and Hebrew grammar references for further detail.