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Jethro

JETH-roh

Popularity

#1078

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

4,077

Peak Year

#201 in 2024

First Recorded

1893

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

From the Hebrew name Yithro meaning 'abundance' or 'excellence'. In the Bible, Jethro was Moses' father-in-law.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jethro Tull

    British rock band formed in 1967

  • Jethro Gibbs

    Fictional Character on NCIS

Nicknames

Personality Traits

WiseKindSpiritualGenerous

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