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Jodh

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOHDH /ˈdʒoʊd/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi jodh/jodha, 'a warrior; a brave/valiant one; a fighter'Low

In 30 seconds: A warrior; a brave one: Jodh is Punjabi. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'JOHDH').

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Origin LowPunjabi

MeaningFrom Punjabi jodh/jodha, 'a warrior; a brave/valiant one; a fighter'

U.S. rank (2025)#10153 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jodh comes from Punjabi jodh/jodha, 'a warrior; a brave/valiant one; a fighter' (as in Jodha, the warrior). A crisp, strong name (often part of Sikh compounds like Jodhveer; said 'JOHDH').

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh and Punjabi families. Rare, a-warrior at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Jodh means 'a warrior; a brave/valiant one; a fighter' in Punjabi (jodha) — a crisp, strong Sikh name (said 'JOHDH').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Jodh — Punjabi etymology

Variations

JodhaJodhveer

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jodh mean?

Jodh is Punjabi for 'a warrior; a brave/valiant one; a fighter'.

How do you pronounce Jodh?

It's said JOHDH /ˈdʒoʊd/ — one syllable.

Is Jodh a boy or girl name?

Jodh is a boy's name.

How popular is Jodh?

Jodh is a rare name in the U.S.