Yoheved
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Yoheved
Yoheved is a Hebrew name meaning "God is glory" or "God's majesty," derived from the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "hod" (glory/splendor).
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Etymology
Yoheved is a Hebrew name meaning "God is glory" or "God's majesty," derived from the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "hod" (glory/splendor). The name is primarily used in Jewish communities and has historical significance as the name of Moses' mother in biblical tradition.
Yoheved currently ranks #3,940 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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