Josaphat
JO-suh-fat
Josaphat is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “From the Hebrew 'Yehoshaphat', meaning 'God has judged'. It is a biblical name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1997.
What Josaphat Means
“From the Hebrew 'Yehoshaphat', meaning 'God has judged'. It is a biblical name.”
The Story of Josaphat
This biblical name, echoing ancient pronouncements, arrived in the late 20th century carrying wisdom and divine judgment.
Josaphat derives from the Hebrew 'Yehoshaphat', meaning 'God has judged'. It is a significant name in the Hebrew Bible, borne by a king of Judah. Its reappearance in modern times reconnects with its profound historical and spiritual lineage.
For your son, Josaphat carries the weight of wisdom and steadfast conviction. It is a name that suggests a child who will possess a strong moral compass and a spiritual depth.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Josaphat
Biblical character, King of Judah.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#6 in 1997
Total Births
16
First Recorded
1997
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