Jubilee

At a Glance

Meaning

Originally 'ram's horn' (the trumpet announcing a biblical year of release); broadened in English to mean a joyous celebration or anniversary

Origin

Hebrew (via Greek and Latin)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

JOO-bih-leeListen

Jubilee (pronounced JOO-bih-lee) is a neutral name with roots in Hebrew, passed down into English by way of Greek and Latin. Its meaning traces back to 'ram's horn' — the instrument that announced a biblical year of release — which later broadened in English to mean a joyous celebration or anniversary. You may see Jubilee explained as coming from Latin or French words for 'shout for joy,' but that's a later folk etymology; the documented root is the Hebrew word for ram's horn.

Meaning & Origin of Jubilee

Meaning: Originally 'ram's horn' (the trumpet announcing a biblical year of release); broadened in English to mean a joyous celebration or anniversary.

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek and Latin).

A common claim: Often said to come from Latin/French words for 'shout for joy' or simply to mean 'a time of great joy.' Actually: The deeper root is Hebrew yovel, 'ram's horn'; the 'shout for joy' Latin connection is a later folk etymology, not the true origin.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Jubilee

Popularity of Jubilee

SSA records for Jubilee run from 1975 to 2024, and its most recent year, 2024, is also its highest-ranked one: #1103, with 221 babies given the name.

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FAQ

What does the name Jubilee mean?

Originally ‘ram’s horn’ (the trumpet announcing a biblical year of release); broadened in English to mean a joyous celebration or anniversary. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Jubilee?

Jubilee is pronounced JOO-bih-lee (IPA: /ˈdʒuːbɪliː/).

Is Jubilee a popular name right now?

Jubilee is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1103 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)

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