Jabez

Jabez (יעבץ) is a biblical Hebrew name for boys. The meaning of the name can be translated as "he brings sadness" or "the one who mourns."

What does the name Jabez mean?

The name Jabez (יעבץ) is a biblical Hebrew name for boys, which translates to "he brings sadness," "the one who mourns," or "the one born in pain." The exact origin of the name is unclear; however, it is likely derived from the ancient Hebrew word 'asab (עצב), which means "to grieve," "to mourn," "to lament," or "to vex."

Where does the name Jabez come from?

Jabez is a male first name that has its origins in Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning "he brings sadness." The ancient Hebrew root 'asab (עצב) stands for the terms to grieve, to mourn, to lament, and to vex. The name is rooted in biblical Hebrew and modern Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Jabez?

Dzhä-bäz

Popularity

In Germany, Jabez is a rather rare first name. It has never achieved a ranking in the German name popularity lists. Its best position was reached in 2024 with the 505th rank in the name charts of Northern Ireland. In the last ten years, Jabez has been given as a first name there less than 10 times, placing it at 1,924th in the ten-year statistics. From 1997 to 2024, it ranks 2,982nd in Northern Ireland.