A male convert to Judaism is referred to by the Hebrew word "ger" (, plural "gerim") and a female convert is a "giyoret". In all branches of Judaism, a ger or giyoret is considered a full Jew; the literal meaning of "stranger," "resident," or "foreigner" refers to the convert's origin, not present status. In Karaite Judaism the term "ger" only refers to a non-Jew who has yet to fully convert to Judaism, and once converted to Karaitism, is no longer called "ger".