Jaba as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jaba

What is the meaning of the name Jaba ?

The baby name Jaba is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈdʒɑbɑ/; respelling: "JAH-bah".

Jaba is Georgian in Origin.

Jaba is a cross-cultural given name with distinct lineages. In Georgia it is a masculine name common from the late 20th century onward, borne by figures such as politician Jaba Ioseliani and footballers Jaba Kankava and Jaba Dvali. Within Georgian onomastics it functions as an independent name; its precise etymology is unclear, and it is not tied to a single longer form. Usage there skews modern and colloquial.

Across Bengali-speaking communities, Jaba (also spelled Joba or phonetically Jôba) is typically feminine and derives from Sanskrit japā, the hibiscus flower (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). The name evokes vivid red color, beauty, and auspiciousness; the flower is associated with the goddess Kali and used in worship. Variants and diminutives follow spelling: Jaba/Joba. Overall meanings include “hibiscus,” “radiant,” or “fiery bloom,” making Jaba a nature name with strong cultural resonance.