Given name
Johb
“persecuted”·“one who is persecuted; afflicted”
Johb is a variant of Job. Interpretations include “persecuted” and “one who is persecuted; afflicted” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Johb is a variant of Job. Interpretations include “persecuted” and “one who is persecuted; afflicted” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Johb is a variant of Job. An origin associated with Job is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
The story
Johb is a variant of Job. The history of Job gives this family its wider story. In biblical tradition, Job is the name of the eponymous hero of the Book of Job.
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The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Similar names
If you love Johb, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Józɛf
“to add”
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Jobig
“persecuted” · “one who is persecuted; afflicted”
>99% boys
Johnno
“God is gracious”
>99% boys
Jobsun
“persecuted” · “one who is persecuted; afflicted”
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Jósyp
“to add”
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Jòvan
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Joshyam
“God . is salvation” · “God is salvation”
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Joscha
“Yahweh is a gift”
>99% boys