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Christian Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Jephunneh

God is Gracious

Pronunciation: JEF-un-ne (/jɛfˈʌnɛ/)

Boy Name Biblical origin Popularity 65
Meaning
God is Gracious
Origin
Biblical
Lucky Number
12
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path
3
Popularity Score
65
Language
English, Greek, Latin
Lucky Colors: PurpleRed

What does Jephunneh mean?

The name Jephunneh is derived from the Hebrew language and means 'God is gracious'. It is a biblical name, first mentioned in the Book of Exodus, where Jephunneh is a Kenite who becomes a friend and ally of Moses.

Jephunneh in other languages & scripts

Hebrew
יְפֻנֶּה
מַעֲמַד יְפֻתּוֹ, גּוֹאֲלָה, מִתְנַדֵּב
Greek
Ιεφουνη
καταρτίζω, ευλογία, ανορθότης
Latin
Iephunne
ornatus, benedictio, rectitudo
English
Jephunneh
ornament, blessing, uprightness

How to pronounce Jephunneh

English pronunciation
JEF-un-ne
Biblical pronunciation
Yephunneh
IPA notation
/jɛfˈʌnɛ/

Numerology & personality

Expressive, creative, and socially confident

Associated Traits
LoyalFaithfulC = Courageous

Spiritual & cultural context

A name symbolizing the grace and favor of God.

Jephunneh is a Biblical Hebrew name that was borne by an important character in Hebrew history. He was a Kenite, an ancestor of the prophet Samuel, who allied himself with Moses during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. Jephunneh's name signifies the importance of loyalty and friendship in Old Testament society, and his adoption of the cause of the Israelites demonstrates the power of diplomacy and unity in the face of adversity.

Scriptural & traditional roots

Biblical scripture: Numbers (Numbers 13:6)

Popularity of Jephunneh by region

Region Country Score Year
United Kingdom UK 81 2024
Brazil BR 70 2024
United States US 60 2024

Spelling variations of Jephunneh

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Names similar to Jephunneh

Frequently asked questions about Jephunneh

What does Jephunneh mean?
Jephunneh is a Hebrew name that means 'God is gracious'.
Is Jephunneh a Christianity name?
Yes, Jephunneh is a biblical name that is rooted in Christianity.
How to pronounce Jephunneh?
Jeh-phoo-neh
Is Jephunneh popular today?
Jephunneh is a rare name and is not commonly used today.
What is the origin of Jephunneh?
Jephunneh is a Hebrew name that is rooted in the Bible and is mentioned in the Book of Exodus.