What origin is the name Jothan?

Jothan 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 Jothan — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jothan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jothan

Jothan

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Jothan is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "A variant of Jotham, meaning Jehovah is upright; of Hebrew origin.".

Parents who choose Jothan pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "A variant of Jotham, meaning Jehovah is upright; of Hebrew origin.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A variant of Jotham, meaning Jehovah is upright; of Hebrew origin.

Popularity

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What does Jothan mean?

Jothan is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A variant of Jotham, meaning Jehovah is upright; of Hebrew origin.".

How popular is Jothan?

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Sister names that go with Jothan

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Jothan.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jothan

Jothan means "A variant of Jotham, meaning Jehovah is upright; of Hebrew origin." — 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)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)
Daniel — "Daniel comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning 'God is my judge'. Daniel is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Benjamin — "Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. He is Jacob's youngest son in the Bible." (Hebrew)