Yahweh is glory
Derived from the Hebrew name Yokheved, it combines the name of God with the root 'kaved', meaning heavy or glorious. In the Old Testament, Jochebed is the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, known for her courage in saving her infant son.
About 14 girls were named Jochebed in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam in the Bible
The mother of Moses in the animated film The Prince of Egypt · The Prince of Egypt
