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Josabeth

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOH-suh-beth /ˈdʒoʊ.sə.bɛθ/Medium

Meaning: Josabeth is a form of the biblical Jehosheba (Josabeth), from the Hebrew for 'Yahweh is an oath' or 'fullness; abundance' — a princess who saved the child Joash. Noted here respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical rarity: Josabeth means 'Yahweh is an oath', a form of Jehosheba (said 'JOH-suh-beth').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningJosabeth is a form of the biblical Jehosheba (Josabeth), from the Hebrew for 'Yahweh is an oath' or 'fullness; abundance' — a princess who saved the child Joash. Noted here respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12698 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920002024

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

As a girl's name, Josabeth is a form of the biblical Jehosheba, from the Hebrew for 'Yahweh is an oath; fullness'. Borne by a princess who rescued the child Joash, it is a rare heritage name, noted with respect. A soft, three-beat pick (said 'JOH-suh-beth').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Josabeth is a form of Jehosheba, the brave biblical princess who hid the infant king Joash. Its Hebrew sense is 'Yahweh is an oath; fullness', noted respectfully (said 'JOH-suh-beth').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Josabeth — Form of Jehosheba; Hebrew 'Yahweh is an oath; fullness'

Variations

JehoshebaJosabetJosabeth

Nicknames

JoBeth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Josabeth mean?

Josabeth is a form of the biblical Jehosheba, from the Hebrew for 'Yahweh is an oath; fullness'.

How do you pronounce Josabeth?

It's said JOH-suh-beth /ˈdʒoʊ.sə.bɛθ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Josabeth a boy or girl name?

Josabeth is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Josabeth?

Josabeth is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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