What is the origin of the name Jeshurun?

Jeshurun is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jeshurun?

Jeshurun is currently ranked #9357 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jeshurun?

Jeshurun is pronounced jeh-SHUR-un.

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Jeshurun

jeh-SHUR-un

Popularity

#9357

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Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

111

Peak Year

#10 in 2019

First Recorded

1998

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name, often used as a poetic name for Israel, meaning 'upright' or 'righteous'.

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Jesh Run Shun

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Jesh Run Shun

Spelling Variations

Yeshurun Jeshuran Yeshuran

Similar Names

Joshua Ethan Caleb Asher

Personality Traits

RighteousUprightHonestFaithful

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