Jephthah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jephthah Name at a Glance

Name	Jephthah
Meaning	To open. To release. In the Old Testament, Jephthah was a leader of the Israelites and was obliged to sacrifice his only daughter in return for God's help to defeat the Ammonites.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jephthah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jephthah means “To open. To release. In the Old Testament, Jephthah was a leader of the Israelites and was obliged to sacrifice his only daughter in return for God's help to defeat the Ammonites”. 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.

Jephthah Name Origin

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

Is Jephthah a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jephthah

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