Jethro Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jethro Name at a Glance

Name	Jethro
Meaning	Pre-eminence. Excellence. Abundance. Overflowing; abundance. In the bible the Midian priest Jethro was Moses' father-in-law.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jethro Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jethro means “Pre-eminence. Excellence. Abundance. Overflowing; abundance. In the bible the Midian priest Jethro was Moses' father-in-law”. 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.

Jethro Name Origin

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

Is Jethro a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jethro

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