Jeshurun
jeh-SHUR-un
The Story of Jeshurun
A name with ancient, poetic resonance, signifying an 'upright' people, gaining new life in recent decades.
Jeshurun is a Hebrew name, found in the Old Testament, often used as a poetic epithet for Israel, meaning 'upright' or 'righteous'. Its use as a given name saw a notable rise starting in the late 1990s.
For your son, Jeshurun is a name that calls to a core of integrity. You see a child who will stand tall with honesty, whose faithful spirit will be his compass.
What It Means
“A Hebrew name, often used as a poetic name for Israel, meaning 'upright' or 'righteous'.”
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 2019
Total Births
111
First Recorded
1998
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