Jahzeel
Meaning of Jahzeel
Jahzeel is a unisex name of Hebrew origin, etymologically composed of the theophoric element Yah (God) and a root meaning “to allot,” yielding the sense “whom God allots.” In the Old Testament it appears both as a locale assigned to the tribe of Asher (Joshua 19:26) and as a descendant listed in 1 Chronicles 7:30–31, underscoring its biblical pedigree. Phonetically rendered in English as jah-ZEEL (/dʒə-ˈziːl/), the name combines precise linguistic roots with historical resonance. In the United States Jahzeel has sustained a modest but consistent presence since the mid-1990s, with annual birth occurrences ranging from five to twelve and national popularity rankings generally between 796 and 925. This stability reflects its appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, technically grounded name that carries both scripture-based associations and contemporary unisex versatility.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jah-ZEEL (/dʒə-ˈzi:l/)
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