Jebb

Jebb Meaning & Origin

About Jebb
The name "Jebb" is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Job," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Iyov." The meaning of the name "Jebb" is often interpreted as "persecuted" or "afflicted." It is a name that historically signifies endurance and resilience in the face of challenges, reflecting the biblical story of Job who remained steadfast in his faith despite enduring great suffering.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jebb are male.

Jebb Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JP
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 B
🌐 IPA
/jebb*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JP', 'AP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jebb in Braille

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

The name Jebb in braille

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

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

The name Jebb in sign language

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