Jehu Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jehu Name at a Glance

Name	Jehu
Meaning	Jehovah is He. The biblical military commander of Israel (later king) who was noted for pell-mell style of chariot driving.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jehu Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jehu means “Jehovah is He. The biblical military commander of Israel (later king) who was noted for pell-mell style of chariot driving”. 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.

Jehu Name Origin

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

Is Jehu a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jehu

When considering Jehu for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.