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Jochebed First Name Meaning

Jochebed is a female name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God's Glory." In the Bible, Jochebed was the daughter of Levi and the mother of Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. She is known for her faith in God and for her courageous actions to save her son Moses from the Pharaoh's decree to kill all Hebrew baby boys. Jochebed hid Moses for three months and then placed him in a basket in the Nile, where he was found and adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter. According to Jewish legend, Jochebed is buried in the Tomb of the Matriarchs in Tiberias. In Islamic tradition, she is also revered for her efforts to protect and raise Moses. The name Jochebed is associated with strength, faith, and divine glory, making it a meaningful choice for a girl's name.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Jochebed first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Jochebed first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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