Joktan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Joktan is listed in our database as a boy name of Biblical origin. Its recorded meaning is “Small dispute, contention, disgust”.

Joktan Name at a Glance

Name Joktan
Meaning Small dispute, contention, disgust.
Origin Biblical
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Joktan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Joktan means “Small dispute, contention, disgust”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Joktan Name Origin

Our database records Joktan under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Joktan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Joktan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Joktan

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