Yoab

Yoab Meaning & Origin

About Yoab
The name "Yoab" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Yo" meaning "Yahweh" or "God" and "ab" meaning "father." Therefore, the name Yoab can be interpreted to mean "Yahweh is my father" or "God is my father." It carries a strong religious connotation, emphasizing a personal connection and dependence on God as a father figure.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yoab are male.

Yoab Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1 B
🌐 IPA
/yoab*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yoab in Braille

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

The name Yoab in braille

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

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

The name Yoab in sign language

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