Gender Feminine
Usage Biblical
Scripts יוֹכֶבֶד(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈjɑk.ɪ.bɛd/(American English) /ˈjɒk.ɪ.bɛd/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Hebrew name יוֹכֶבֶד (Yoḵeveḏ) meaning "Yahweh is glory", from the roots יוֹ (yo) referring to the Hebrew God and כָּבַד (kavaḏ) meaning "to be glorious". In the Old Testament this is the name of the mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses.

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Other Languages & CulturesYocheved(Biblical Hebrew) Yocheved(Hebrew)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024