Yahweh is glory
Derived from the Hebrew name Yokheved, it is composed of the elements 'Yah', a shortened form of the name of God, and 'kaved', meaning glory or heavy. In the Old Testament, she is the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, known for her bravery in saving her son from the Egyptians.
About 56 girls were named Yocheved in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Biblical mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam
Influential Hebrew poet and pioneer
Polish-born Israeli artist and educator
