Jephthah

Jephthah Meaning & Origin

About Jephthah
The name "Jephthah" is of Hebrew origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "he opens" or "he will open." It is derived from the Hebrew word "patah," which means "to open." In the Bible, Jephthah was a judge and leader of the Israelites who made a vow to God and successfully led them to victory against their enemies. The name Jephthah is associated with someone who is determined, resourceful, and has the ability to overcome obstacles.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jephthah are male.

Jephthah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JF0
🗽 NYSIIS
JAFFPA
🔊 Soundex
J01030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 P TH AH0
🌐 IPA
/jephthah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JF0', 'AFT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jephthah in Braille

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

The name Jephthah in braille

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

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

The name Jephthah in sign language

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