At a Glance
- Meaning
- Yahweh is father
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- yo-AHV
Yoav (Joab) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Yahweh is father”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Yoav (Joab)
Meaning: Yahweh is father.
Origin: Hebrew.
How to Pronounce Yoav (Joab)
yo-AHVIPA /joʊˈɑːv/
Popularity of Yoav (Joab)
Yoav (Joab) 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.
Lists That Include Yoav (Joab)
Similar Names
Hiram · Boaz · Bezalel · Avner (Abner) · Eitan (Ethan) · Achav (Ahab)
