Jabes

Jabes Meaning & Origin

About Jabes
The name "Jabes" is of Hebrew origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "sorrow" or "pain." It is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'abes," which can be translated as "he causes pain" or "he brings sorrow." The name gained popularity due to its biblical significance, as Jabes was a character mentioned in the Old Testament who prayed to God for blessings and protection. Despite its somewhat negative connotation, the name Jabes is often seen as a symbol of resilience and hope, as the biblical character overcame his hardships through faith.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jabes are male.

Jabes Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JPS
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EY1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/jabes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JPS', 'APS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jabes in Braille

Here's how to represent Jabes in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jabes in braille

How to Spell the Name Jabes in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jabes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jabes in sign language

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