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Jabes

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Jabes is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variant of Jabez, a Hebrew name from the Bible, meaning 'he will cause sorrow' or 'sorrowful'.”. It currently ranks #13002 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2003.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Jabes Means

A variant of Jabez, a Hebrew name from the Bible, meaning 'he will cause sorrow' or 'sorrowful'.

The Story of Jabes

This name holds a poignant depth, a reminder of life's complexities and the quiet strength found in resilience and introspection.

Jabes is a variation of the biblical Jabez, a Hebrew name from the Old Testament. Its meaning, 'he will cause sorrow' or 'sorrowful', speaks to a life that begins with hardship but moves towards redemption. This form of the name emerged in records around 2001.

When you consider Jabes, you feel a connection to the deeper currents of life, the understanding that strength is often forged through difficulty. This is a name for a son you see as introspective and resilient, who will face challenges with thoughtful determination.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

DeterminedIntrospectiveResilientThoughtful

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Peak Year

#12 in 2003

Total Births

202

First Recorded

2001

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