Yahweh

Yahweh Meaning & Origin

About Yahweh
The name "Yahweh" is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, often translated as "the Lord." It is derived from the Hebrew verb "to be" and signifies the self-existent, eternal nature of God. Yahweh is considered the supreme deity in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, representing the divine being who created and sustains the universe. The name is highly revered and is often avoided in Jewish tradition, being replaced with alternative titles or pronouns out of respect for its sacredness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yahweh are male.

Yahweh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 W EH2
🌐 IPA
/ˈjɑˌwɛ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yahweh in Braille

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

The name Yahweh in braille

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

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

The name Yahweh in sign language

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