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Jochebed
Pronounced JOK-uh-bed /ˈdʒɒk.ə.bɛd/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew Yocheved — 'the glory of God; Yah is glory'; the biblical mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam; we note the sacred elementLow
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History & Origin
Jochebed comes from the Hebrew Yocheved — 'the glory of God; Yah is glory'; the biblical mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam (we note the sacred element). A lyrical, classic name (said 'JOK-uh-bed').
In the U.S. it appears as a biblical revival name. Rare, the-glory-of-God at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Jochebed mean?
Jochebed is Hebrew for 'the glory of God; Yah is glory' (the mother of Moses). We note the sacred element.
How do you pronounce Jochebed?
It's said JOK-uh-bed /dk..bd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jochebed a boy or girl name?
Jochebed is a girl's name.
How popular is Jochebed?
Jochebed is a very rare name in the U.S.