Find out how popular the first name Josabet has been for the last 13 years (from 2012 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Josabet by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Josabet is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Josabet.

The history of the first name Josabet

The name Josabet has its origins in the Hebrew language and is a combination of two words - "Yeho" meaning "Yahweh" (referring to God) and "shava" meaning "oath" or "promise". It can be interpreted to mean "God's promise" or "Yahweh's oath".

One of the earliest known references to the name Josabet can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of the wife of Jehoiada, the high priest during the reign of King Joash of Judah in the 9th century BC.

In the 1st century AD, there is a record of a Jewish woman named Josabet who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, and was part of the Jewish community there. She is mentioned in some historical texts as being a prominent figure in the community.

During the Middle Ages, the name Josabet was not widely used, but it did appear in some religious texts and records, particularly in monastic communities in Europe.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Josabet was Josabet de Vendôme, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and was the wife of John I, Count of Vendôme.

In the 16th century, there was a Josabet de Montmorency, a French noblewoman who was the daughter of Anne de Montmorency, Duke of Montmorency and Constable of France.

Another notable figure was Josabet de Bourbon, a French princess who lived in the 17th century and was the daughter of Henry IV of France and his second wife, Marie de' Medici.

In the 18th century, there was a Spanish nun named Josabet Maria de la Purísima Concepción, who was known for her religious writings and teachings.

A more recent historical figure with the name Josabet was Josabet Nagor, an Albanian writer and poet who lived in the 19th century and was known for her work in promoting Albanian culture and literature.

Data source

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