Jobeth Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOH-beth //ˈdʒoʊ.bɛθ//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'servant of God'; English: 'gift of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jobeth is believed to be a modern combination of the names Job and Beth. The name Job has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name "Iyov," which means "persecuted" or "hated." This name is most famously associated with the biblical figure Job, a central character in the Book of Job, which is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
The narrative, dating back to the 6th century BCE, explores themes of suffering, faith, and divine justice, making Job a significant figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The name Beth, on the other hand, is often a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which has its origins in the Hebrew name "Elisheva," meaning "God is my oath." Elizabeth has been a popular name throughout history, appearing in various forms across cultures and languages, including Greek and Latin.
The combination of Job and Beth into Jobeth likely emerged in the 20th century as part of a trend towards creating unique names by blending traditional ones. While Job has been a name of considerable historical significance, particularly in religious contexts, the addition of Beth introduces a softer, more feminine quality to the name.
This blending reflects a broader cultural practice of name creation that seeks to honor historical figures while also embracing modern sensibilities. Culturally, the name Jobeth may resonate with themes of resilience and faith, drawing from the biblical narrative of Job's endurance through trials.
The name's dual heritage encapsulates a blend of strength and nurturing, which may appeal to those looking for a name that embodies both qualities. While Jobeth itself may not have a long historical record, its components carry substantial weight in religious and cultural history, contributing to its significance.
Famous people named Jobeth
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Jobeth Williams is an actress best known for Poltergeist, The Big Chill, and The Ghost Whisperer.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jobeth was first seen in the United States in 1942.
Jobeth has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jobeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jobeth is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jobeth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jobeth
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jobeth.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |