Names That Mean Jehovah
- Uzzi
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah is my strength"Description:
An extra zesty variation of Uzi, but not one that comes recommended — it’s strongly associated with the submachine gun.
- Yovi
Origin:
Diminutive of Yoav, HebrewMeaning:
"praise Jehovah"Description:
Cute nickname with multicultural appeal — in addition to Yoav, Yovi could be short for names such as Yovan and Yovani.
- Jesiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah exists"Description:
The origins of Jesiah are uncertain — is it biblical? A Josiah-Jesse mashup? We don't have the answer (sorry!), but we can tell you that Jesiah is a relatively rare alternative to Josiah, with the added benefit of being unisex in use.
- Yoav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"praise Jehovah"Description:
Yoav is a variation of Joab, a name featured prominently in the Old Testament.
- Bethia
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"daughter of Jehovah"Description:
Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential.
- József
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Joseph, HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"
- Peppi
Origin:
Finnish variation of Pippi and Pepa, Swedish, SpanishMeaning:
"lover of horses; Jehovah increases"Description:
Peppi ranked in the Finnish Top 50 from 2007-2012, where it was used for hundreds of baby girls each year. In Finland, Peppi is used as the translation for Pippi in the Pippi Longstocking books.
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