Jah
Meaning of Jah
Jah is a unique and powerful name for boys. It has its origins in various cultures, including African and Arabic. The name Jah is associated with strength, courage, and leadership. In English, it is pronounced as jah (/dʒɑː/). Some variations of the name include Jaha and Jahi. Over the years, the popularity of the name Jah has fluctuated in the United States. It reached its peak in 2018 when it ranked 8815th among newborn boys. However, in recent years, it has become less common but remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a meaningful and impactful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jah (/dʒɑː/)
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Notable People Named Jah
| John Joseph Wardle, also known as Jah Wobble, is an English bass guitarist and singer who gained fame as the original bass player in Public Image Ltd (PiL) before pursuing a solo career. |
| Jah Prayzah, born Mukudzeyi Mukombe, is a renowned Zimbabwean contemporary musician and the frontman of the band Third Generation, known for his signature military attire and the name "Jah Prayzah" derived from his given name, "Mukudzeyi", meaning "Praise Him". |
| Jah Shaka, also known as the Zulu Warrior, was a Jamaican reggae/dub sound system operator who operated a South East London-based, roots reggae Jamaican sound system since the early 1970s, with a name that combines the Rastafarian term for God and that of the Zulu king Shaka Zulu. |
| Jah Cure, also known as Iyah Cure, is a Jamaican reggae musician who was given the name by Capleton and raised in Kingston. |
| Jah Mason, also known as Fire Mason, is a well-known reggae singer/deejay from Jamaica with a career spanning since 1991. |
| Bakhtiyar Mammadov, professionally known as Jah Khalib, is a Kazakh-Azerbaijani rapper, singer, and record producer. |
| Jah Stitch was a renowned reggae deejay recognized for his music in the 1970s. |
