A proper masculine name meaning something like 'my hewer' or 'warrior,' borne by a Benjamite whose son Abidan served as the designated prince of Benjamin during the census and camp arrangements in the wilderness. Every occurrence follows the fixed patronymic formula 'Abidan son of Gideoni' (Num 1:11; 2:22; 7:60, 65; 10:24). The name is remarkably consistent across translations—Spanish 'Gedeoni,' French and German 'Gideoni'—reflecting its transparent transliteration. He appears only in the formulaic tribal lists of Numbers, always in connection with his son's leadership role.