Names That Mean Persecuted
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Jobe
Igede, Hebrew
"give thanks; persecuted"
Depending on its origin, this cool single-syllable name has either a wonderful meaning ("give thanks" in Igede) or a terrible one ("persecuted", as a variant of the Hebrew name Job).
Job
Hebrew
"persecuted"
A rare and single syllable Biblical name with a hint of Jude, Jonah, Jacob, and Joseph about it, Job is a weighty choice that may appeal to those who enjoy both heavily Biblical names and short,…
Jobina
Hebrew
"persecuted"
Jobina may be the female version of Job, but it doesn't carry the same negative weight as that of the biblical martyr -- in fact, few would get the connection. Joby is its perky and unusual nickname.
Joby
Hebrew
"persecuted"
Reduces and lightens up the Job connection even further, sounding like a lively, Jody-like nickname name.
Joby
Diminutive of Job, Hebrew
"persecuted"
A jaunty diminutive of Job, or simply a soundalike to Toby, Koby et al.
