Jehoahaz

Jehoahaz (Hebrew יְהוֹאָחָז jəhô’āḥāz) represents the extended form of the biblical name Joahaz (Hebrew יוֹאָחָז jô’āḥāz). The name is composed of two ancient Hebrew components: jəhô (יְהוֹ), meaning "JHWH/Yahweh, the name of God," and ’ḥz (אחז), meaning "to grasp, to hold fast." Thus, Jehoahaz can be translated as "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh holds fast."

What does the name Jehoahaz mean?

Jehoahaz (Hebrew יְהוֹאָחָז jəhô’āḥāz) is the extended form of the biblical name Joahaz (Hebrew יוֹאָחָז jô’āḥāz). The name is composed of the ancient Hebrew words jəhô (יְהוֹ) for "JHWH/Yahweh, the name of God" and ’ḥz (אחז) for "to grasp, to hold fast," resulting in the meaning "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh holds fast." Variants of the name include Joahaz, Joahas, Achaz, and Ahas.

Where does the name Jehoahaz come from?

The origins of Jehoahaz lie in the ancient Hebrew and biblical realm, with the meaning "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh holds fast." The name is composed of the ancient Hebrew words jəhô (יְהוֹ) for JHWH/Yahweh, the name of God, and ’ḥz (אחז), which means to grasp or to hold fast. The linguistic origin is unknown.

How do you pronounce Jehoahaz?

The pronunciation of Jehoahaz is four to five syllables and features a strong vocal emphasis. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Je-ho-a-haz" [jehoˈaːhaz], creating a wide and flowing sound movement. The open vowels give the name a certain expansiveness, while the "haz" forms a distinct conclusion. This gives Jehoahaz an impressive and meaningful sound quality that feels strongly biblical and archaic.

Popularity

The first name Jehoahaz is common in certain regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In Germany, there is a distribution of 50% in Bavaria and 50% in Hamburg. Currently, there is no data available for Austria. In Switzerland, Jehoahaz can also be found in the cantons of Vaud (50%) and Zug (50%). If you bear the name Jehoahaz, it would be helpful if you could share your home region with us to expand our statistics.