Rehoboth
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Rehoboth
Rehoboth derives from Hebrew roots "re-" (wide/broad) and "choboth" (streets/spaces), meaning "broad places" or "room/space." The name appears in the Bible (Genesis 26:22) where Isaac names a well Rehoboth after finding space and relief from conflict.
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Etymology
Rehoboth derives from Hebrew roots "re-" (wide/broad) and "choboth" (streets/spaces), meaning "broad places" or "room/space." The name appears in the Bible (Genesis 26:22) where Isaac names a well Rehoboth after finding space and relief from conflict.
The name is used primarily in Jewish and Christian contexts, with biblical and historical significance in the Middle East; it also appears in place names such as Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, named by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
Rehoboth currently ranks #13,666 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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