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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.

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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.