Joram
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Joram
Joram means "God is exalted" and derives from the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "ram" (to be high or exalted).
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Etymology
Joram means "God is exalted" and derives from the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "ram" (to be high or exalted). The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable biblical references including King Joram of Israel and King Joram of Judah in the Old Testament.
Joram currently ranks #8,561 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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