Zeb
Hebrew · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Zeb
Zeb is a shortened form of Zebedee, which derives from the Hebrew name Zebadyah (זְבַדְיָה), meaning "gift of God" or "God has bestowed." The name has roots in biblical tradition and is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, with Zebedee being notably known as the father of the apostles James and John in the New Testament.
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Etymology
Zeb is a shortened form of Zebedee, which derives from the Hebrew name Zebadyah (זְבַדְיָה), meaning "gift of God" or "God has bestowed." The name has roots in biblical tradition and is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, with Zebedee being notably known as the father of the apostles James and John in the New Testament.
Zeb currently ranks #7,189 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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