What origin is the name Shibboleth?

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

Is Shibboleth a popular name?

Shibboleth is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Shibboleth?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Shibboleth — for example Jacob, Noah, Michael. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

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Q: Is Shibboleth a rare name?

Yes. Shibboleth does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shibboleth

Shibboleth

Girl

hebrew

3 syllables

Shibboleth is a hebrew girl's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning an ear of corn or a flowing stream, famously used as a test of identity in ancient times.".

Shibboleth is a girl name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning an ear of corn or a flowing stream, famously used as a test of identity in ancient times.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning an ear of corn or a flowing stream, famously used as a test of identity in ancient times.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Shibboleth

Very rare in US records

What does Shibboleth mean?

Shibboleth is a girl name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning an ear of corn or a flowing stream, famously used as a test of identity in ancient times.".