What origin is the name Jab?

Jab comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jab — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jab

Jab

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

1 syllable

Jab is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "An abbreviated form of Job, a Hebrew name meaning "persecuted."".

The meaning of Jab is "An abbreviated form of Job, a Hebrew name meaning "persecuted."" — a boy name of Hebrew origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

An abbreviated form of Job, a Hebrew name meaning "persecuted."

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jab

What does Jab mean?

Jab is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "An abbreviated form of Job, a Hebrew name meaning "persecuted."".

How popular is Jab?

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Sister names that go with Jab

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

How to say Jab

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Jab.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jab

Jab means "An abbreviated form of Job, a Hebrew name meaning "persecuted."" — these names share that spirit.

Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Anna — "Anna is the Greek and Latin form of Hannah, from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'favour' or 'grace'." (Hebrew)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)