Jochebed
/Y-OW-HH-EH-V-EH-D/
The LORD is glory, from the Hebrew Yokheved, joining a shortened form of the divine name Yah with kavod (glory, weight, honour). In the Hebrew Bible she is the mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam, so the name carries the dignity of the woman who bore the deliverer of Israel.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jochebed is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “The LORD is glory, from the Hebrew Yokheved, joining a shortened form of the divine name Yah with kavod (glory, weight, honour). In the Hebrew Bible she is the mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam, so the name carries the dignity of the woman who bore the deliverer of Israel.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Jochebed is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "The LORD is glory, from the Hebrew Yokheved, joining a shortened form of the divine name Yah with kavod (glory, weight, honour). In the Hebrew Bible she is the mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam, so the name carries the dignity of the woman who bore the deliverer of Israel." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Jochebed is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Jochebed carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Jochebed's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Jochebed means “The LORD is glory, from the Hebrew Yokheved, joining a shortened form of the divine name Yah with kavod (glory, weight, honour). In the Hebrew Bible she is the mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam, so the name carries the dignity of the woman who bore the deliverer of Israel.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
NameRoot shows the lineage. See Jochebed's Hebrew roots, its meaning, and how it scores for your family.
See Jochebed's full reading →What does Jochebed's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jochebed resonates in either tradition.
Jochebed's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jochebed's full reading →
Does Jochebed go with your family's names?
Jochebed breaks into 7 sounds: /Y-OW-HH-EH-V-EH-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jochebed sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jochebed beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Jochebed — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Jochebed
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Jochebed
What does the name Jochebed mean?
Jochebed means "The LORD is glory, from the Hebrew Yokheved, joining a shortened form of the divine name Yah with kavod (glory, weight, honour). In the Hebrew Bible she is the mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam, so the name carries the dignity of the woman who bore the deliverer of Israel.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Jochebed a boy or girl name?
Jochebed is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Jochebed?
Jochebed is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Jochebed a Jewish name?
Yes. Jochebed is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Jochebed mean in Hebrew?
Jochebed originates from Hebrew, where it means "The LORD is glory, from the Hebrew Yokheved, joining a shortened form of the divine name Yah with kavod (glory, weight, honour). In the Hebrew Bible she is the mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam, so the name carries the dignity of the woman who bore the deliverer of Israel.."
What are common nicknames for Jochebed?
Common short forms of Jochebed include Joci, Joch.
What is the numerology of Jochebed?
Jochebed has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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