Jehoshaphat

Baby Name Origin and Meaning

The name Jehoshaphat is of Hebrew origin and is composed of two elements: "Yahweh," the Hebrew name for God, and "shaphat," meaning "has judged." Therefore, the name can be interpreted to mean "God has judged" or "the judgment of God." Jehoshaphat was also the name of a king of Judah in the Old Testament known for his piety and reforms.

Gender: Male

Origin: Israel

Syllables: 4

Pronunciation: The name Jehoshaphat is pronounced "juh-HAH-shuh-fat"