Jehoshabeath as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jehoshabeath

What is the meaning of the name Jehoshabeath ?

The baby name Jehoshabeath is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌdʒehoʊʃəˈbiːəθ/ (jeh-hoh-shuh-BEE-əth).

Jehoshabeath is Hebrew in Origin.

A feminine theophoric Hebrew name, Jehoshabeath derives from Yeho- (the divine name) + shavaʿ “to swear,” yielding “YHWH has sworn” or “oath of Yahweh.” In the Hebrew Bible she is a princess of Judah, daughter of King Jehoram and wife of the high priest Jehoiada. Renowned for rescuing the infant Joash from Queen Athaliah, she safeguarded the Davidic line. The longer Chronicles form is Jehoshabeath; the parallel account in Kings uses Jehosheba.

Documented variants and transliterations include Jehosheba, Yehosheva, Yehoshabeʾat, Josabeth/Iosabeth (Greek/Latin), and the shortened Josaba. Usage in English appears in early modern Bible-influenced naming but has remained very rare among both Jewish and Christian communities. Today it appeals to those seeking an uncommon, meaning-rich biblical name; Sheba or Jo might serve as informal nicknames.

⚙ Jehoshabeath does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.