Zebulon

Meaning of Zebulon

Zebulon is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, first attested in the Hebrew Bible as the tenth son of Jacob and Leah, and traditionally understood to signify a “dwelling of exaltation” or “exalted abode.” In Anglo‐American onomastic practice, the designation has been borne by notable figures such as Zebulon Montgomery Pike, whose early nineteenth‐century explorations of the American frontier contributed significantly to the cartographic delineation of the modern United States, thereby lending the name connotations of pioneering resolve and geographic discovery. Despite its venerable biblical pedigree, Zebulon has maintained a relatively modest presence in contemporary naming charts—its rare usage appealing to those who seek a distinctive yet historically resonant appellation; pronounced /ˈzɛbjʊlɒn/, it conveys both austere dignity and an enduring link to its ancient cultural roots.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as zeb-yoo-lon (/ˈzɛbjʊlɒn/)

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