Jotham
Meaning of Jotham
Jotham is a distinctive and historically rich name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is perfect" or "Jehovah is upright." Pronounced as JOH-thuhm (/dʒoˈθəm/) in English, Jotham carries significant biblical associations, notably appearing as the name of a king of Judah in the Old Testament. This unique name has seen sporadic use over the years in the United States, with its popularity peaking modestly in the early 1980s and maintaining a steady but rare presence since then. The variation Joatham also exists but is less commonly used. Jotham's timeless appeal lies in its strong spiritual connotation and its connection to historical and religious roots, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a meaningful and uncommon name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as JOH-thuhm (/dʒoˈθəm/)
American English
- Pronunced as JOH-thuhm (/dʒoʊˈθəm/)
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Notable People Named Jotham
| Jotham Powers Allds was a prominent American lawyer and politician from New York, who briefly served as President pro tempore of the New York State Senate in 1910. |
| Jotham Post Jr. was a U.S. Representative from New York. |
| Jotham Meeker was a Baptist missionary and printer who lived among and proselytized to various Native American peoples, including the Delaware, Ottawa, and Shawnee. |
| Jotham Tumwesigye is a Ugandan lawyer and judge who has been a Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda since 2009. |
