Joah

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Pronounced JOH-ah /ˈdʒoʊ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Joah (Yoah), 'the Lord is brother' (Yah + ah) — a name borne by several figures in the Bible, including a recorder in the court of King Hezekiah. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Joah means 'the Lord is brother' (said 'JOH-ah'). Two soft beats and rare.

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MeaningFrom the Hebrew Joah (Yoah), 'the Lord is brother' (Yah + ah) — a name borne by several figures in the Bible, including a recorder in the court of King Hezekiah. Noted honestly.

History & Origin

Joah comes from the Hebrew Yoah, 'the Lord is brother,' a name found in the Bible for several figures. Soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'JOH-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and gentle.

Did you know? Joah is Hebrew for 'the Lord is brother,' a name carried by several biblical figures, including a court recorder under King Hezekiah — noted honestly (said 'JOH-ah').

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References — Joah — Hebrew 'the Lord is brother'; biblical

Variations

YoahJohaJoahh

Nicknames

JoJoah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joah mean?

Joah is Hebrew for 'the Lord is brother' — a name borne by several figures in the Bible.

How do you pronounce Joah?

It's said JOH-ah /ˈdʒoʊ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Joah a boy or girl name?

Joah is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Joah?

Joah is a rare name in the U.S.