Meaning, origin and history of the name Jochebed

Gender Feminine

Scripts יוֹכֶבֶד(Ancient Hebrew)

Pronounced Pron. /ˈjɑk.ɪ.bɛd/(English) [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Hebrew name יוֹכֶבֶד (Yokheved) meaning "Yahweh is glory". In the Old Testament this is the name of the mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses.

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

classic mature formal upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange complex serious