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At a Glance
- Meaning
- He opens
- Origin
- Hebrew (biblical)
- Pronunciation
- JEF-thuh
Jephthah is a Hebrew name from the Bible, pronounced JEF-thuh, and it means "he opens." The spelling looks formal, but the sound is short and easy to say, which makes it simple for friends and teachers to pick up.
Meaning & Origin of Jephthah
Meaning: He opens.
Origin: Hebrew (biblical).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jephthah
JEF-thuhIPA /ˈdʒɛfθə/
Popularity of Jephthah
Jephthah does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Jephthah mean?
He opens. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jephthah?
Jephthah is pronounced JEF-thuh (IPA: /ˈdʒɛfθə/).
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