Jocabeth Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOH-kuh-beth //ˈdʒoʊ.kə.bɛθ//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: God will increase; Hebrew: God has established
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jocabeth is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew name Yochabeth, which means "Yahweh is glory." This name is derived from the elements "Yah," a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel, and "kavod," meaning "glory" or "honor." The name Yochabeth appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, making it significant in Jewish tradition. The transition from Hebrew to Greek occurred during the Hellenistic period, where the name was adapted as Iokabed, which was later Latinized to Iocabeth.
This Latin form influenced the Old French variant, which eventually made its way into English as Jocabeth. Throughout history, Jocabeth has been associated with strong maternal figures due to its biblical origins.
The story of Yochabeth in the Book of Exodus, where she plays a crucial role in the survival of Moses, has contributed to the name's enduring significance in religious contexts. The name has been referenced in various religious texts and translations, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which helped to disseminate its use across different cultures and languages.
Culturally, Jocabeth resonates with themes of faith, resilience, and maternal strength, reflecting the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake. The name has also been linked to various traditions and customs, particularly within Jewish communities, where names are often chosen for their meanings and historical significance.
While diminutive forms such as Jo or Beth may be used informally, Jocabeth itself carries a weight of historical and spiritual importance that underscores its legacy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jocabeth was first seen in the United States in 2000.
Jocabeth has ranked as high as #1278 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jocabeth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jocabeth 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 Jocabeth was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jocabeth
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Jocabeth.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |