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Jubal
Pronounced JOO-bəl /ˈdʒu.bəl/High
Meaning: From Hebrew Yuval, variously 'a ram's horn; a trumpet' and 'a stream; he who flows' (the biblical father of music)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jubal comes from the Hebrew Yuval, variously 'a ram's horn; a trumpet' and 'a stream; he who flows' (routes layered, which we note). In Genesis, Jubal is named 'the father of all who play the harp and flute' — the first musician. A crisp, biblical name (said 'JOO-bəl'; nickname Jub).
In the U.S. it appears in devout and Jewish families. Rare, a-ram's-horn-or-a-stream at the root, and biblical.
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What does the name Jubal mean?
Jubal is Hebrew, variously 'a ram's horn; a trumpet' and 'a stream'; the biblical father of music. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Jubal?
It's said JOO-bəl /ˈdʒu.bəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jubal a boy or girl name?
Jubal is a boy's name.
How popular is Jubal?
Jubal is a rare name in the U.S.