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Yocheved
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Pronounced YOKH-eh-ved /ˈjɒx.ɛ.vɛd/High
Meaning: God is glory, glory of GodHigh
In 30 seconds: Yocheved is a Hebrew name meaning God is glory, borne by the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam in Exodus. One of the most ancient and revered names in Jewish tradition.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningGod is glory, glory of God
U.S. rank (2024)#2398 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births76 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,353
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Yocheved is from Hebrew Yah (God) + kavod (glory), meaning God is glory. She was the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam in the Book of Exodus.
Yocheved is used primarily in Orthodox and traditional Jewish communities worldwide.
Did you know? Yocheved was so determined to save her infant son Moses that she placed him in a basket in the Nile River — and the name she carries has been honored by Jewish mothers for over three thousand years.
Overall data confidence 88%
Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — reference for YochevedBehind the Name: Yocheved — name etymology reference
Variations
JochebedYochebet
Nicknames
YochiVedi
Famous Bearers
- ★Yocheved (Jochebed) (biblical)Mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam in the Book of Exodus, who hid the infant Moses and placed him in a basket on the Nile.
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Frequently Asked
What does Yocheved mean?
Yocheved means God is glory, from the Hebrew Yah (God) and kavod (glory).
How do you pronounce Yocheved?
Yocheved is pronounced YOKH-eh-ved (/ˈjɒx.ɛ.vɛd/), with three syllables.
Is Yocheved a girl's name?
Yes, Yocheved is a feminine Hebrew name.
How popular is the name Yocheved?
Yocheved is used primarily in Orthodox and traditional Jewish communities worldwide.