What is the meaning of "Gaon" in Saadia Gaon's name?
Scholar
Leader
Warrior
Scribe
Answer
"Gaon" is a title given to the head of a yeshiva. It means "excellence" or "pride" but is often used to denote a scholarly leader in Jewish history.
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