Joab
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Joab
Joab derives from the Hebrew name יוֹאָב (Yo'av), composed of the elements "Yo" (a shortened form of YHWH, God) and "ab" (father), meaning "God is father" or "Yahweh is father." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, originating from biblical Israel; Joab was notably the commander of King David's army and a prominent figure in the Old Testament.
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Etymology
Joab derives from the Hebrew name יוֹאָב (Yo'av), composed of the elements "Yo" (a shortened form of YHWH, God) and "ab" (father), meaning "God is father" or "Yahweh is father." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, originating from biblical Israel; Joab was notably the commander of King David's army and a prominent figure in the Old Testament.
Joab currently ranks #2,319 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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