Jubilee
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jubilee
Jubilee comes from the Hebrew word "yovel" (יוֹבֵל), meaning a ram's horn or a year of celebration, and refers to a special anniversary year occurring every 50 years when debts were forgiven and slaves were freed according to biblical law.
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Etymology
Jubilee comes from the Hebrew word "yovel" (יוֹבֵל), meaning a ram's horn or a year of celebration, and refers to a special anniversary year occurring every 50 years when debts were forgiven and slaves were freed according to biblical law. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in Protestant traditions, and gained prominence through biblical references and later as a term for royal celebrations, such as Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.
Jubilee currently ranks #1,053 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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