Jethro

Jethro Meaning & Origin

About Jethro
The name "Jethro" is of Hebrew origin and means "excellence" or "abundance." It is derived from the Hebrew word "yitro," which translates to "his abundance" or "his excellence." In biblical context, Jethro was the father-in-law of Moses and a wise advisor, known for his discernment and leadership qualities. The name Jethro is often associated with wisdom, intelligence, and a strong sense of judgment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jethro are male.

Jethro Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.54% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
J0R
🗽 NYSIIS
JATA
🔊 Soundex
J03060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 TH R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛθroʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('J0R', 'ATR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jethro in Braille

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

The name Jethro in braille

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

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

The name Jethro in sign language

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