Josaphat Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjo-SAH-fat / /dʒoʊˈsæfæt/

Hebrew; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: God has judged; Greek: the Lord is my judge

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Josaphat is derived from the Hebrew name Yehoshafat. It has historical significance in Judeo-Christian traditions, often associated with King Jehoshaphat of Judah, who is noted in the Bible for his reforms and military successes. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its biblical roots. It has also appeared in Christian hagiography.

Similar Names

JophielJovianJosiahJovannyJovitaJossJosselyn

Variants

  • Josaph
  • Josafat

International Variants

  • Josafat (Spanish)
  • Josaphat (French)

Famous people named Josaphat

Josaphat de la Salle was a French priest known for his work in education and founding the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Josaphat Kuntsevych was a Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop and martyr, canonized for his efforts in promoting unity among Christians.

Fictional characters named Josaphat

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Sibling Suggestions

JosephJonathanJoshuaJasperJoaquin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Josaphat was first seen in the United States in 1997. Josaphat has ranked as high as #1253 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Josaphat has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Josaphat

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19976
20075
20235