Yocheved
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yocheved
Yocheved means "God is glory" or "God is her glory," derived from the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "cheved" (glory or honor).
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Etymology
Yocheved means "God is glory" or "God is her glory," derived from the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "cheved" (glory or honor). The name has biblical roots in the Hebrew language and is primarily used in Jewish culture and religion, notably as the name of Moses' mother in the Torah.
Yocheved currently ranks #2,996 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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