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The first name Jethro is the English variant of the biblical name Yitro (יִתְרוֹ). Translated, this name means 'he (God) has given abundantly', 'his excellence', 'his remainder', or 'the abundance'.
What does the name Jethro mean?
Jethro is the masculine form of the biblical name Yitro (יִתְרוֹ) and derives from the ancient Hebrew word yeṯer (יֶתֶר), which means 'abundance' and 'plenty'. In the Bible, Jethro appears as the father-in-law of Moses in the Old Testament. The French spelling of the name is Jéthro.
Where does the name Jethro come from?
The name Jethro has its roots in ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'the abundance'. The composition of the ancient Hebrew word yeṯer (יֶתֶר) means 'abundance' and 'plenty'. The name is common in English and French languages.
How do you pronounce Jethro?
The sound structure and pronunciation of Jethro is two syllables and stands out phonetically. In the German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as 'Je-thro' [ˈdʒɛθroʊ], creating a slightly tightened but flowing sound line. The 'th' gives the name a foreign, slightly rough nuance, while the 'ro' rounds the name off openly. These features make Jethro a striking, independent name with biblical and international character.
Popularity
In Germany, Jethro is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most popular male first names. Jethro achieved its best placement in 2014, when it reached 1,316th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, which places it 3,392nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Jethro ranks 2,789th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jesse / Jeth / Jeti
Famous people
- Albert Jethro Chegwidden (Admiral in J.A.G)
- Jethro D. Gründer (German actor)
- Jethro Franklin (football player from France)
- Jethro Marks (musician from Canada)
- Jethro Pugh (American football player)
- Jethro Robinson (British cricketer)
- Jethro Teall (British geologist)
- Jethro Tull (name of a British band, named after a historical figure)
- Leroy Jethro Gibbs (hero in the US series 'NCIS')
Frequently asked questions about the name Jethro
What does the name Jethro mean?
Jethro is derived from the ancient Hebrew word yeṯer, which means 'abundance' or 'plenty'. In the Bible, Jethro is known as the father-in-law of Moses.
Where does the name Jethro come from?
The name Jethro has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is common in English and French languages.
How popular is the name Jethro?
Jethro has gained popularity in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries, where it is valued as a traditional name.