Meaning & origin
What it means
As a biblical name, Kohath means “obedience.”
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Where it comes from
Kohath is a biblical name from Hebrew.
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How it developed
From the Hebrew verb yaqa (יקה), “to obey.”
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In the Bible
In the Bible, the name Kohath appears in Genesis 46:11, Numbers 26:59, Numbers 26:57.
- Genesis 46:11
- Numbers 26:59
- Numbers 26:57
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Kohath’s family of names
See also 3
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
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If you love Kohath, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
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