Jabesh: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Dry, dry place
Origin
Hebrew (Biblical place name)
Pronunciation
JAY-besh

Jabesh is a Hebrew (Biblical place name) name meaning “dry, dry place”. It appears in our list of 175+ Cute Baby Boy Names That Start with J.

Meaning & Origin of Jabesh

Meaning: Dry, dry place.

Origin: Hebrew (Biblical place name).

How to Pronounce Jabesh

JAY-beshIPA /ˈdʒeɪbɛʃ/

Popularity of Jabesh

Jabesh doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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