Rehoboam
Expansive, wide, room
Pronunciation: reh-hoh-BOH-am (/rɛhoʊˈboʊəm/)
What does Rehoboam mean?
From the Hebrew word ‘rehov’ meaning wide or expansive, and ‘boam’ meaning room or residence. In the Old Testament, Rehoboam was the name of the son of King Solomon and successor to the throne of Israel.
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Numerology & personality
Expressive, artistic, and sociable.
Spiritual & cultural context
Symbolizes the inner expansion and growth of one's spirituality.
Rehoboam, a name of Hebrew origin, holds a rich cultural significance for the Jewish and early Christian communities. The name "Rehoboam" was initially used as a symbol of power, rulership, and a wide or expansive territory owing to the meaning of the two Hebrew words. In the Bible, Rehoboam is mentioned as the third and the longest ruling king of the United Kingdom of Israel, succeeding his father, the distinguished King Solomon. Rehoboam's reign marked a departure from his father's peaceful and prosperous rule towards a more turbulent and unruly one. His rule saw the division of the kingdom of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms. Thus, the name "Rehoboam" has had a historical impact as a symbol of leadership and territorial expansion in Jewish and Christian heritage.
Scriptural & traditional roots
Biblical scripture: 1 Kings (1 Kings 12:1)
Popularity of Rehoboam by region
| Region | Country | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | FR | 62 | 2024 |
| United States | US | 75 | 2024 |
| United Kingdom | UK | 48 | 2024 |
| Germany | DE | 58 | 2024 |