What is the origin of the name Jocabed?

Jocabed is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jocabed?

Jocabed is currently ranked #9182 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jocabed?

Jocabed is pronounced JO-ka-bed.

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GirlHebrew

Jocabed

JO-ka-bed

Popularity

#9182

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

300

Peak Year

#22 in 2017

First Recorded

1990

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Jochebed, meaning "God is glory" or "God is honored" in Hebrew. Mother of Moses.

Nickname Watch

Jo Cady Bedi

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Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Nicknames

Jo Cady Bedi

Spelling Variations

Jochebed Jokebed

Similar Names

Leah Sarah Rebekah Miriam Esther

Personality Traits

KindWiseEmpatheticSpiritual

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